tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004649849101357455.post757207756083279957..comments2023-04-07T02:47:51.081-10:00Comments on Edit Hawai‘i: Freedom of speech or just bad writing?Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04525687436544097069noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004649849101357455.post-22919643041399261492007-02-05T13:06:00.000-10:002007-02-05T13:06:00.000-10:00It is also possible, as I've said before, that the...It is also possible, as I've said before, that the acquisitions editor will (1) decide that your editing won't be used or (2) enter into a dialogue with the author that will result in a better piece.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04525687436544097069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004649849101357455.post-14921691402713939982007-02-04T12:13:00.000-10:002007-02-04T12:13:00.000-10:00Well, remember that the copyeditor and author are ...Well, remember that the copyeditor and author are engaged in a formal relationship. If no such relationship exists, you do not have to comment. Sometimes friends bring us their work to look at; they are hoping that we will be impressed with the work and will praise them. Because we are not in a professional or formal relationship with them, we need not comment if we feel that such comments won't be appreciated or have any beneficial effect. We can instead make the choice to protect the friendship by saying something like "I really don't feel I'm the right person to evaluate this. Maybe it would be better if you asked Mr. or Ms. X?"<br /><br />In the case of the copyeditor-author relationship, the author has agreed to consider the copyediting in exchange for having his work published. If, in the course of copyediting his work, you question his style, diction, metaphors, etc., it is your right to do so. You are supporting and enforcing the publication standards of your employer.<br /><br />If the author is offended and/or rejects your copyediting, it is possible that publication of his work will be reconsidered.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04525687436544097069noreply@blogger.com