#copyediting
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Recounting Four Takeaways From ACES 2018
To keep my copyediting skills sharp, I was off to the 2018 national conference of ACES: The Society for Editing in Chicago, IL. It was a great opportunity to learn new practices in the industry. The following are four lessons I’m taking away from the event. Language: Understand that we, the people, choose how we… Continue reading
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Checking Photos
Whether editing or proofreading, it’s important to review photos for quality, clarity, and accuracy. Ask yourself: Will the photo be reprinted in color? If so, is a full-color pic used? Is the photo high resolution? I find that a JPEG, TIFF, or applicable format at 300 dots per inch (dpi) reprints well. Is the photo… Continue reading
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