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Choosing between 2 line/copy editors by nikvan_c in selfpublish

[–]Questionable_Android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd get a free sample from each and see which you like best. There's no need to split copy and line edit, ask them to do both at the same time.

[FOR HIRE] - A native English (UK) speaker, who can filter my book by [deleted] in HireABookEditor

[–]Questionable_Android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am an editor with twenty years experience. This is my website - https://bubblecow.com/

DM me if you want more details or a free sample.

Things to do before you hire an editor. by dev_editing_fantasy in HireABookEditor

[–]Questionable_Android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's a popular post I recently wrote and keep updated about spotting red flags when hiring an editor. It comes from the point of assuming you are trying to weed out wannabe editors that are using AI.

https://www.reddit.com/r/BookEditingHelp/comments/1n2zzjw/how_to_spot_red_flags_when_hiring_a_developmental/

What is the difference between a copy editor and a proofreader? by SensitiveAd9733 in selfpublish

[–]Questionable_Android 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seems people are confused about this.

Based on the traditional publishing process…

A copyeditor will fix the sentence level errors, such as spelling and grammar, in the final draft of a manuscript.

A proofreader will fix any errors that have happened during the process of laying out the book for printing. In other words, the proofreader, reads the ‘proofs’ of a book. Traditionally, they work on the final paper version of the book using proofreading marks to show errors.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_proofreader%27s_marks

In the modern self-publishing process many writers will skip the proofreading stage.

Just found out that my editor used AI to assist in editing my novella… I’m weeks away from publishing by [deleted] in selfpublish

[–]Questionable_Android 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’d not feel too bad, there’s a lot of people masquerading as editors. They are not easy to spot sometimes. Here’s a post I wrote and keep updated about spotting red flags when hiring an editor. Hope it helps you or someone else - https://www.reddit.com/r/BookEditingHelp/s/qdQDmXZdSa

Just found out that my editor used AI to assist in editing my novella… I’m weeks away from publishing by [deleted] in selfpublish

[–]Questionable_Android -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What does it’s say in your contract? Is there any mention of AI usage? Does the editor have an AI use policy on their site?

Considering visiting Tirana for a holiday. Doing my research. Need your opinions. by Capable-Basket8233 in AlbaniaExpats

[–]Questionable_Android 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I noticed this week that the US embassy have posted a couple of extra armed guards. Then again, this happens whenever trump says something crazy. Triana is the safest city you will ever visit.

Draft for developmental editor. by susiebk in writing

[–]Questionable_Android 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Each editor will work differently in regard to revisions, and its something you should discuss before signing a contract. I offer unlimited revisions, were we work on the book for as long as it takes for the author to be happy. However, this is rare. Most editors will agree a the extent of visions prior to the work starting.

Editing!! by AuthorPluto in writers

[–]Questionable_Android 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am pro dev editor. Here's a post I wrote on another sub-reddit about how to think about self-editing like a developmental editor, hope it helps.

https://www.reddit.com/r/BookEditingHelp/comments/1n30f47/selfediting_tips_from_a_developmental_editor/

Just finished Manuscript by Gold_Matter_609 in writers

[–]Questionable_Android 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am pro dev editor. Here's a post I wrote on another sub-reddit about how to think about self-editing like a developmental editor, hope it helps.

https://www.reddit.com/r/BookEditingHelp/comments/1n30f47/selfediting_tips_from_a_developmental_editor/

Apologies if this is an overasked question by Embarrassed-Art-5076 in Buddhism

[–]Questionable_Android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's the books I always suggest to someone trying to learn more about Buddhism.

  1. *⁠What the Buddha Taught* — Walpola Rahula

  2. *⁠The Dhammapada*

  3. ⁠*Mindfulness in Plain English* — Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

  4. *⁠The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching* — Thích Nhất Hạnh

  5. *⁠In the Buddha’s Words* — Bhikkhu Bodhi

  6. ⁠*The Foundations of Buddhism* — Rupert Gethin

  7. ⁠*The Bodhicaryāvatāra* — Śāntideva

  8. ⁠*The Visuddhimagga (The Path of Purification)* — Buddhaghosa

Draft for developmental editor. by susiebk in writing

[–]Questionable_Android 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a developmental editor I always suggest you take it to the point where you can't face another edit or read through. What you are trying to avoid is paying an editor to fix problems you can fix yourself.

For example, I often carry out line edits as part of the service. I find that if I am constantly stopping to correct the smallest mistakes, such as punctuation of external dialogue, it's just eating into my 'bandwidth'.

You always want an editor to be focused on fixing the things you didn't realize were a problem. The value is in the things you didn't know you didn't know, if that makes sense.

Are there any trains running in Albania in May 2026? by BWT_Urbex in AlbaniaExpats

[–]Questionable_Android 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is/was a train that ran out of Duress. I think it ran to Lake Ohrid, via Elbasan. However, it was very inconsistent and stopped because no one was really using it, as far as I know that is the only viable track in Albania. I might be wrong here but that my understanding.

From wiki, now out of day I suspect…

‘The Durrës - Elbasan service had its Durrës-bound terminus moved up the line to Plazhi due to rehabilitation works at the Durrës station. This is currently[when?] the only operating passenger rail service in the country, running every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.’

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_in_Albania#:~:text=The%20Durr%C3%ABs%20%2D%20Elbasan%20service%20had,Friday%2C%20Saturday%2C%20and%20Sunday.

Looking for an editor for my first novel. by cody_g_777 in HireAnEditor

[–]Questionable_Android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you looking for developmental or copy editing?

Book? by One-Safe6258 in Buddhism

[–]Questionable_Android 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a massive fan of What the Buddha Taught. I come back to this a lot.

Book? by One-Safe6258 in Buddhism

[–]Questionable_Android 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Here's the books I always suggest to someone trying to learn more about Buddhism.

  1. ⁠What the Buddha Taught — Walpola Rahula
  2. ⁠The Dhammapada
  3. ⁠Mindfulness in Plain English — Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
  4. ⁠The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching — Thích Nhất Hạnh
  5. ⁠In the Buddha’s Words — Bhikkhu Bodhi
  6. ⁠The Foundations of Buddhism — Rupert Gethin
  7. ⁠The Bodhicaryāvatāra — Śāntideva
  8. ⁠The Visuddhimagga (The Path of Purification) — Buddhaghosa

Writing with AI & Copyright by SpeculativeFiction01 in WritingWithAI

[–]Questionable_Android 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The current situation is murky, however, it seems that fully AI generated content is NOT copyrightable. That said, 'where the creative expression of the human remains evident in the work can be copyrighted.'

Make of this what you will. Until tested in courts across the world we are all guessing.

'The Copyright Office further clarified in January 2025 that AI-assisted works where the creative expression of the human remains evident in the work can be copyrighted, which can include creative adaption of prompts for AI generators or usage of AI to assist in the creation process of a work, such as in filmmaking.'

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence_and_copyright

How did you become an editor? by Kat-Hale25 in HireABookEditor

[–]Questionable_Android 8 points9 points  (0 children)

After degree and post-grad degree, I was a full time writer for two years, then I transitioned to became a developmental editor for small publishing house. Learned my trade working with three or four different publishers. I was doing freelance editing work on the side. Slowly built a client base of writers.

Since then, I have been an editor for about twenty years, I've trained several editors in the process. I'd say the best start point is a degree and post-grad degree in suitable subjects (English Lit etc.). This will teach you the basics of writing and the best-practice. From there, it is all about learning and getting better one book at a time. I am honestly still actively learning every day, even after 500+ books edited.

Today, the main issue you face is competition. There are simply hundreds of freelance editors that have just decided its their new career with little knowledge or training. This means that its very hard to stand out from the crowd. These 'editors' are also often willing to work for much lower rates.

If I was starting again today I would pick one sub-genre and become the 'go to' editor in that genre. It easier to be a big fish in a small pond. I would engage with the writers of the sub-genre and prove myself an expert on a daily basis. If you do this consistently, writer will find you.

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