Editing 101: Sometimes Brief Is Too Brief
So often, people send me things saying "I'd like this to be shorter, if possible." For the most part, I have no problems with that. Many...
Editing 101: Drawing an Editorial Map
As an editor, I spend a lot of time trying to coach authors down the paths I think they should take. I also try to nudge them away from...
Editing 101: Your Translator Needs an Editor (and vice-versa)
I am a native English speaker. My "mother tongue" is American English - though I do have some Canadian/British English influences. The...
