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Proofreading is not the same as copyediting. Also in today’s News Roundup: a word’s power, what not to forget as a freelancer, douse vs. dowse, and the relative importance of the publisher’s list.

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“Wannabe Editors: Can You Pass a Proofreading Test?”: Proofreading is not the same as copyediting. (The Subversive Copy Editor Blog)

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Happy National Grammar Day, copyeditors! Today’s the day we celebrate the richness of our language and have a little fun in the process. Check the links below for games, poetry, fiction, and a little advice to keep it real.

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It’s time to gear up for National Grammar Day. Grammar Girl has a list of activities for you to enjoy. Also in today’s News Roundup: tips for networking more effectively; what’s behind the Language-Change Index; publisher vs. agency; and typography is more than art.

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“National Grammar Day”: Find out about National Grammar Day activities taking place all over the web. (Grammar Girl)

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How exact should the language of Downton Abbey and similar programs be? Also in today’s News Roundup: multitasking more efficiently; balancing freelancing and parenting; four parallel structure fixes; and why should stop editing on paper.

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“Historical Vocab: When We Get It Wrong, Does It Matter?”: We love to pick apart the likes of Downton Abbey, but how exact should the language be? (NPR)

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Argo joins Downton and Lincoln with its anachronisms. Also in today’s News Roundup: It’s may replace its; tips on what to charge clients; answers to questions about getting started in copyediting; and proofreading software for your smartphone.

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“Current Events: Argo Anachronisms”: Downton and Lincoln aren’t the only entertainment to have modern language mixed in with historic. (Prochronisms)

Two tax tips for freelancers. Also in today’s News Roundup: the editing landscape; the next installment of Grammarnoir; seven grammar errors; and the language of A Clockwork Orange.

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“How to Do Your Taxes If You’re a Freelancer”: Two important things to track closely for your taxes. (The Grindstone)

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How bad are the copyeditor layoffs in news media? Also in today’s News Roundup: the AP’s new ruling on same-sex marriage nomenclature; a little-know whiteout; en dash utility; and reasons to slow down your freelance business.

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How bad are the copyeditor layoffs in news media? Fred Vultee walks us through the numbers in “A Look at the Numbers: Editing Job Losses in the Newsroom.” (American Copy Editors Society)

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Can as follows ever be as follow? Also in today’s News Roundup: incent and incentivize; headline style rules; creating your personal brand; and more.

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Can as followsever be as follow? Find out in “The Singularity of As Follows” (The Grammarphobia Blog).

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What new skills do copyeditors need to work in digital media? Also in today’s News Roundup: don’t hate adverbs; what’s new in dictionaries; and more news just for copyeditors.

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“#ACESchat No. 6: Editing in a Digital Age”: Why and how should we approach copyediting differently in the digital age. (Storify)

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Chairperson has replaced chairman; should actor replace actress? Also in today’s News Roundup, a series of how-tos: proofread a Kindle file; develop a freelance business plan; attend a plagiarism summit; and make the leap to freelancing.

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“The Gender Agenda”: Is there a line to be drawn on how neutral to make the language? (Angry Sub-Editor)

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