sensitive editing + finishing touches = clear expression

Image credit: Gemini Over 20 years ago, I was a trainee editor in a small Kochi-based company that edited books sourced from a major US publisher. During the training period, we trainees were given books to edit, and our work was reviewed by the editorial chief, a writer–journalist–editor from Florida. I was a voracious reader and thought I could coast along using what I already knew, but I was in for a rude surprise. The books were written in American English (AmE). In India

Image credit: Gemini Once we have mastered the technical aspects of copyediting through reading, training, and experience, we will begin to notice that certain non-technical elements are equally important. Sometimes, it is our missteps that make us aware of these important elements, which can make or break our relationship with the author. In this piece, I'll explore some of these elements. Using Comments Tactically and Tactfully Often, the only communication we have with our

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