A related post of mine, on language reform and prescriptivism:

"By oversimplifying the nature and aims of prescriptivism, we invite confusion, category errors, and semantic muddles"

https://stancarey.wordpress.com/2021/07/25/four-types-of-language-prescriptivism/

#EnglishUsage #prescriptivism #editing #writing #EditorsOfMastodon #language #EditingCommunity

One of the most common errors I fix when editing is known as false attraction, a form of subject–verb disagreement

Here's an example of what I mean, in a recent (and well-written) article in The Atlantic: "Research into such conditions are grossly underfunded"

A post on why it happens and some of the forms it takes:
https://stancarey.wordpress.com/2015/05/22/grammatical-disagreement-through-false-attraction/

#grammar #copyediting #editing #proofreading #writing #EditorsOfMastodon

Looking for editorial professionals on Mastodon?

For editors, see #AmEditing #copyediting #DevelopmentalEditing #edibuddies #editing #EditorsOfMastodon #StetWalk and @edibuddies @stetwalk.

For proofreaders, see #AmProofreading #proofreading.

For book indexers, see #AmIndexing #indexing and #indexodon.

Editors, indexers, proofreaders (ACES/CIEP/EFA/SI etc.), please say hello below. Then I’ll keep this toot pinned to help find each other. 🤓

@cardamomaddict @JanetWordsmith
A big hello to you both. I’m an indexer and editor too. Agreed you’ll find many editors on the hashtags #AmEditing #edibuddies #editing #EditorsOfMastodon, and you can tag and read the @edibuddies account. Also check out the lovely #StetWalk and @stetwalk. And if you’d like to locate some book indexers as well, we’re the #indexodon.

@pjohanneson @gg
Hello and thanks from a book indexer and editor. A plus one here for the @edibuddies group. Some other relevant hashtags for editorial professionals:
– for editors, see #AmEditing #edibuddies #editing #EditorsOfMastodon
– for indexers, see #AmIndexing #indexing #indexodon

I'm a firm believer that editors should write.

Why? Because we need to really understand the author experience.

Get under the hood of what it's like to create, graft and craft.

And to truly appreciate your process.

I've done it at Arvon courses and in published article writing.

Here's my story 👇

#writing #WritingCommunity #creative #author #editing
@writers @writingcommunity
@writing #WritersOfMastodon #EditorsOfMastodon #AuthorsOfMastodon

https://lisacordaro.com/2023/07/31/why-editors-should-write-and-need-to/

#editorsofmastodon #editing Why are people hyphenating ages like this? Why has this been spreading like wildfire the past few years? Something must have started it, and I want to know what.

In need of a #copyeditor or a #proofreader?

A client has had to reschedule, so I have an opening for mid-July. Maybe it's yours?

Learn more and get your free sample edit: https://jenniferdinsmoreeditorial.com/contact

#AmEditing #WritingCommunity #EditorsOfMastodon #EditorForHire @edibuddies

It's the LAST CALL to sign up for my Proofreading 101 webinar with the EFA! Registration ends Tuesday: https://www.the-efa.org/product/proofreading-101/

#AmEditing #Proofreader #EditorsOfMastodon @edibuddies

Good news: There's a new, lower price for my Proofreading 101 webinar with the EFA!

Bad news: Registration ends Tuesday!

https://www.the-efa.org/product/proofreading-101/

#AmEditing #Proofreading #WritingCommunity @edibuddies #EditorsOfMastodon

My only goal for the day is to finish the slides for my Proofreading 101 webinar!

I host this live webinar for the Editorial Freelancers Association on June 29, so be sure to sign up soon: https://the-efa.org/product/proofreading-101/

#AmEditing #Proofreader #ProfessionalDevelopment #EditorsOfMastodon #WritingCommunity @edibuddies

REMINDER: Registration for my upcoming webinar, Proofreading 101, closes June 27!

Join me as I discuss how proofreading differs from copyediting, where it comes in the editorial process, types of errors to look for, and best practices for using various markup.

I can't wait to see you there! https://www.the-efa.org/product/proofreading-101/

#AmEditing #Proofreading #EditorsOfMastodon #WritingCommunity

ICYMI: I have a new opt-in for my newsletter!

Sign up today and get my template for one of the most important tools in my #editing toolkit: a style guide!

Keep track of your story world, from details like hair/eye colour to place names and those of background characters: http://www.jenniferdinsmoreeditorial.com

#AmEditing #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #EditorsOfMastodon #WritingCraft

This week's The Editing Podcast has very kindly recommended listeners read my blog on ChatGPT and AI for writers!

Lots of great tips in the podcast 🎧

Many thanks to editors and presenters Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle, I appreciate it 🙏

Link to blog in reply toot below 👇

#ChatGPT #AI #editing @editors
#edibuddies #EditorsOfMastodon #editors #AIChatbots #IntellectualProperty #IP #writing #WritingCommunity #author #publishing #WritersOfMastodon #writers

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d2f3c4dd-2146-40b1-b952-c00d731b8c37

There is a golden rule among editors: do no harm. What does this mean? It means we correct grammar and improve flow, and offer suggestions about character or plot, but above all, we work to ensure an author’s voice and vision remain intact.

Learn more about why this is my guding principle as an #editor: http://www.jenniferdinsmoreditorial.com/blog/guiding-principle-as-an-editor

#AmEditing #Copyeditor #Proofreader #WritingCommunity #EditorsOfMastodon

“Working with Jennifer is a dream. She helped shape the story into what I wanted from the start ... Her attention to detail is impressive, all while keeping her hand on the essence of the story. A very balanced approach.” -- Douglas Gardham, author

#AmEditing #Testimonial #EditorsOfMastodon #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

How do you keep track of your story world? Details like hair/eye colour, or names of background characters?

A style guide is one of the most important tools in my toolkit, so I'm sharing my template! Get yours when you sign up for my newsletter: http://www.jenniferdinsmoreeditorial.com

#AmEditing #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #EditorsOfMastodon #WritingCraft

Are you looking for an editor but are unsure where to start? Feeling a little overwhelmed?

Here are 3 tips to finding vetted professionals and selecting the best editor for you: http://www.jenniferdinsmoreeditorial.com/three-ways-to-find-an-editor

#AmEditing #WritingCommunity #EditorsOfMastodon

Top tip for writers: if you're looking to commission an editor and they have a clear list of topics they don't take on, please read it.

There are solid reasons why editors do this.

It could be for psychological safety.

For more info, get my free mini-guide:

https://lisacordaro.com/services/services/free-e-book/

#writing #WritingCommunity #editing #PsychologicalSafety #content #commissioning #editors #EditorsOfMastodon #writers #WritersOfMastodon #author @writingcommunity @writers @writing

☝️☝️See previous tweet if you came here because of any of these hashtags.☝️☝️

#GrammarNerd #GrammarNerds #Edits #WritingLife #Writers #Writing #EditingTips #EditingAdvice #WritersOfMastodon #Editors #EditorsOfMastodon #EditorsLife