Unless you’re immersed in the world of writing and editing, the term style guide may as well be from a foreign language. I know I never heard of it before becoming an editor. But if your writing is intended for an audience, a style guide (or style sheet) is essential. But what exactly is it?Continue reading “What Is a Style Guide?”
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7 Elements of Copy Editing
In the world of editing, there are quite a few kinds of editors to help during different stages of your project. If you’re writing a book, you most likely have heard of developmental and structural editors. Those are the ones who help build your story. These writers along with others who plan on publishing oftenContinue reading “7 Elements of Copy Editing”
What Do Copy Editors and Proofreaders Do?
When we think of the written word, we usually think of two people: the writer and the reader. But, depending on how many and how prestigious those readers actually are, we may have to account for one more person—an editor. However, this is where things can get a bit tricky. Editors are not a one-size-fits-allContinue reading “What Do Copy Editors and Proofreaders Do?”
Peony & Prose Editorial 