Latest work (2022 January-April)
The first four months of 2022 passed in a blur for me but here are some highlights. Editing I’m doing the usual copyediting for my regular clients (UNITAR and VoxEU.org) …
Tag: copyediting
Why does it matter that your editor belongs to a professional association?
When a freelance editor (or proofreader) belongs to a professional association, it could hint at some of their qualifications. Editors, unlike lawyers or healthcare workers, don’t need a license to …
Attempts of a non-designer to visually present information so it’s clear
I used to think that tinkering with figures and tables was an indulgence—I did it for fun if I had time. But now I know that visual presentation matters and …
The Clarity Editor annual report 2021
…Aaaaaand in a blink of an eye, 2021 is drawing to a close! My heartfelt gratitude to everyone in my life this whirlwind year 🙂 To wrap up, here’s my …
Need a fiction editor? I’m not whom you need :)
If you’re a fiction writer looking for an editor, I first thank you for considering me 🙂 But I’m afraid I’m not the person you need. Like any profession, editors …
RESOURCES: Public style guides
Here are links to some major public style guides, such as for the governments of Australia, EU, and the US, and the United Nations, as well as a smattering of …
Tidbits for editors and proofreaders (from CIEP2021)
Random stuff that I and others shared at CIEP2021 that I found useful for editors and proofreaders. I’m having an amazing time at the CIEP2021 online conference! Apart from the …
Style sheets: What are they & why do you want to use them
Wondering what style sheets are? They’re a simple tool that will ensure consistency across your document and help you communicate with your editor/proofreader.
Plain language: Using design elements for clear communication
Plain language isn’t just about the words; design makes it easier for readers to find, understand, and use the information in the document. Fortunately, you don’t need to be a …
Key to clearer writing: Be consistent
Some things about writing better are hard, but others are quite simple—like being consistent.