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the joy of copyediting

A list of 18 words by rolig.

  • zombie ruleswas added by rolig and appears on just this list
  • peeververeinwas added by rolig and appears on just this list
  • dittographywas added by rolig and appears on 11 lists
  • Fowler'swas added by ruzuzu and appears on just this list
  • nice catchwas added by ruzuzu and appears on just this list
  • edit stetwas added by ruzuzu and appears on 2 lists
  • peeverwas added by rolig and appears on 2 lists
  • stetwas added by rolig and appears on 25 lists
  • pet peevewas added by rolig and appears on 10 lists
  • fact-checkingwas added by rolig and appears on 2 lists
  • Chicago Manual of Stylewas added by rolig and appears on just this list
  • Hart's Ruleswas added by rolig and appears on just this list
  • subeditorwas added by rolig and appears on 3 lists
  • style fetishismwas added by rolig and appears on just this list
  • consistencywas added by rolig and appears on 32 lists
  • stylebookwas added by rolig and appears on just this list
  • Oxford commawas added by rolig and appears on 4 lists
  • typographical boogerwas added by rolig and appears on just this list

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Words related to the profession as practiced in various publishing fields, from journals, magazines, and newspapers to books. Professional copyeditors (or "subeditors" if you drive on the left) are especially invited to add words to this list. And please do comment on the words you add.

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