“A copy editor’s work is largely invisible, until she misses something, in which case she takes the blame. But most important is that a copy editor stands in for the reader, gingerly reshaping, clarifying and correcting things before the reader can see them and post an excoriating comment.” —Merrill Perlman, Former NYT Editor Content isRead more
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Penning down creative storylines and captivating characters is a masterful art. However, ensuring these thoughts are presented with clarity, flair, and easy readability is just as important. That is where the process of editing comes in. As an author, you can choose to go down the self-editing route (made easy with an abundance of AI-backedRead more
Table of Contents: Introduction Top 6 AI-Powered Copyediting Tools Jasper Rytr Copy.ai QuillBot OwlyWriter HurixDigital In Conclusion Introduction With the advancement in digital tools and technologies, the concept of AI-powered copyediting is well accepted in the publishing industry. AI systems utilize the latest technological systems like machine learning and natural language processing to edit aRead more
The conversations around the revolutionizing capacities of artificial intelligence are endless. The human-like faculties of the recently launched ChatGPT are scary for some and exciting for others. Although all industries benefit from it in one way or another, the emergence of AI certainly threatens job security. The debate of AI vs. human copyeditors in theRead more
Artificial Intelligence is taking over every industry and will continue to do so, with the AI market expected to reach a value of $407 billion by 2027. So, it is no surprise that AI has sunk its fingers into the copyediting industry and has started automating editing tasks efficiently. While this act is slowly becomingRead more
Churning out original, high-quality content by authors consistently can prove to be a challenge. Creating fresh content – whether for a blog or an eBook – is a detailed cycle. The content creation journey has many steps, and manual efforts investing by authors can consume a significant amount of time. This leaves limited bandwidth forRead more
When it comes to the success of any writing and publishing process, one of the most important parts is to ensure the correctness of text, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and more. However, the lengthy and time-consuming process of writing increases the chances of errors which can negatively impact the overall credibility of the publication. Data alsoRead more
The final stage in the editorial cycle for printed materials involves copy editing – a vital component responsible for ensuring documents are devoid of mistakes. A professional copy editor must correct incorrect grammar, spelling, punctuation, or syntax while guaranteeing consistency in writing style, format, and tone. The question is: what should you expect from theRead more
Unlike earlier, when publishing houses were in control of the entire writing workflow from beginning to end, most publishing houses now, including large publishers, multinational publishers, and vernacular publishers outsource their copy-editing services. This is mainly because errors in the content/writing can undermine the validity of the overall content. Copy editing primarily focuses on preparingRead more