Conscious language is a growing area of interest for editors, and it applies to fiction as well as nonfiction. Language in fiction (in both narration and dialogue) that is sexist, racist, ageist, ableist, homophobic, or transphobic, although it may seek to reflect real life and further the story, can be…
Certains mots nous invitent à l’erreur par pure malignité : « hôte » est aussi bien la personne reçue que la personne qui reçoit; « alternative » signifie « ensemble de deux éventualités » : singulier obligatoire (et encore critiqué) mais pluriel admis dans un autre sens ! Les dictionnaires…
Many editors are already seeing a drop in the amount of editing and proofreading work available because clients are turning to AI tools instead of human editors. This session will help editors explore other kinds of work that build on their existing skills and experience—work that AI can’t do. Editors…
