The term editor is a common word thrown around when it comes to writing. Most writers know the value professional editing can bring to their work, but when asked the question of which kind of editor they need, many feel lost. The reality is… editors are not one-size-fits-all; they come in different types. That factContinue reading “The 4 Major Types of Editors Explained”
Tag Archives: editor
6 Elements of Proofreading
Whether you’re writing a novel, a blog article, or a simple text message, the last step of the writing process is always proofreading. (Unless you prefer living in chaos. Then, more power to you!) In the case of a text message, proofreading will most likely be the only editing you do. In bigger works, itContinue reading “6 Elements of Proofreading”
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”
Are Proofreaders Still Necessary?
With the growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s little wonder why so many people think the proofreading profession is out of date. I know my family has told me so time and time again. (Thanks for the support, guys.) I get it. With apps like Grammarly, the spellchecker on Microsoft Word, and even autocorrectContinue reading “Are Proofreaders Still Necessary?”
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 