ABCDandE

01/02/2017

Some lessons are harder to learn than others. Unfortunately for new copyeditors, sometimes the only way to recognize bad habits is to get slammed a few times by writers pushing back or by superviso…

18/01/2017

Yes, that will be the third cup today I've left to go cold!

20/09/2016

I often find that my authors (indeed anyone outside of publishing) don't understand the difference between copy-editing and proofreading. Then of course there's development editing, which is different again. Here's a handy guide.

What’s the difference between proofreading and copy-editing? Watch this short screencast from the SfEP to find out: https://youtu.be/YFSkxpLFdkU

19/06/2016

After a short but sweet break, I am back at my desk with a 5-week-old baby in one hand and a red pen in the other.

03/04/2016

The weather must be improving. I have now moved back outside to my 'summerhouse' office. A little chilly in the mornings, but Queenie No 5 woodburner works a treat!

09/03/2016

In the moments when I doubt the importance of my job, I shall remind myself of the $80 million hyphen.
http://www.mentalfloss.com/article/49935/10-very-costly-typos

An ode to proofreaders.

29/02/2016

ABCDandE Ltd is looking for a new trainee freelance editor/proofreader. Spread the word!

29/12/2015

Having worked every day of the Christmas holidays last year, I am pleased to say I enjoyed three solid days off. Back now to a pleasant variety of jobs, from company law to performing arts, publishing to copy editing. Variety is the spice of life!

28/11/2015

On a rainy day in November, as the light is already fading, I don't mind being chained to the desk quite so much.

09/10/2015

Currently proofreading book on company law, editing monograph on international criminal law, developing a performing arts title, editing and developing and international English series, and commissioning vocational titles in creative media, art and design, and performing arts. Whew – I think that's it! Not much on, really.