AC Dahl Editing

Why do I need an editor?

The easy and most obvious answer is to correct punctuation, spelling, and grammatical errors. Slightly less obvious, but just as important, are things like clarity, consistency, recognizing the overuse of certain words or phrases, and identifying trigger words and phrases. Some editors will fact-check, do layouts, help with accessibility, or act as a sensitivity consultant.

Are all editors the same?

In a general sense, yes, much like many mechanics are similar. If you need something simple, like an oil change, it may not matter where you take your car. However, if you have an airplane, you probably don’t want to take it to the local garage. Editing is similar; a novel, a cookbook, a book of poetry, and technical documentation have very different properties and require a different perspective to edit them well.