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If you edit any kind of copy—marketing materials, employee newsletters, Web pages, newspapers, magazines, academic works, books, journals, and more—you’ll find the timely coverage of language-use issues and practical editorial advice in Copyediting newsletter will help you do your best work. FOLLOW US: BLOG FEED TWITTER FACEBOOK

In Depth The power of Babel How to deal with editorial issues that arise with transliterated and romanized text Currents Little people, bad word Most of us are familiar with the various words that can be used to insult specific groups of people. But here�s one that some people may not realize could cause offense: midget. Ask the Editor Ask the Editor Spelling of daycare and child care; italicizing names of online publications; hyphen guidance In Style Whisky rebellion What�s a copyeditor to do when faced with variable spellings? Norm Goldstein argues that the consistency of having one spelling in all cases overrides the dubious reasoning for alternative spellings. Technically Speaking A Word 2007 lifesaver - the customizable Quick Access Toolbar The Quick Access Toolbar can make the transition to using Word 2007 much less daunting. Dictionary Update Dictionary Update cloud computing; digital cliff; TBTF	Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing Is It OK to Switch Verb Tenses? Thursday, September 2, 2010 1:50 pm Shockingly, it's sometimes OK. You Don't Say Remember, remember, second September Thursday, September 2, 2010 7:11 am The Grammarphobia Blog: Grammar, Usage, Etymology, and More Does the plural "octopi"� have legs? Thursday, September 2, 2010 5:10 am �Q: I find your book Origins of the Specious intriguing, but I disagree that "octopi"� is an example of a common misconception in English.�"Octopi"� is generally seen as objectionable. The plural "octopuses"� is preferred in both the US and the UK. Common Sense Journalism Worth Reading - are American newspapers the odd ones out? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 9:48 am Double-Tongued Dictionary New verses to "My Darling Clementine"� Monday, April 19, 2010 5:50 am

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09/16/10 - From Print to Web: Making the Transition as an Editor | Audio Conference
September 16, 2010

10/14/10 - Editing Documents for a Global Audience | Audio Conference
October 14, 2010

11/11/10 - An Audience with the Editors of the 16th Edition of The Chicago Manual of Style | Audio Conference
November 11, 2010

August 30, 2010, 9:21 AM
Copyediting podcast: CONFUSABLES 9�"Use" vs. "Utilize"

August 23, 2010, 11:28 AM
Copyediting podcast: CONFUSABLES 8�"A"Reign" vs. "Rein"

August 20, 2010, 5:56 PM
Copyediting Tip of the Week: The National Geographic Style Manual

August 30, 2010
CONFUSABLES 9: "Use" vs. "Utilize"

Are you making a serious mistake by using utilize on your résumé? Copyediting contributing editor Grant Barrett explains. (2 min.)

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If you edit any kind of copy—marketing materials, employee newsletters, Web pages, newspapers, magazines, academic works, books, journals, and more—you’ll find the timely coverage of language-use issues and practical editorial advice in Copyediting newsletter will help you do your best work.