I have written this blog post in my mind so many times that I’ve lost count over the past months, so I finally dictated the post on my smartphone – anything to get the creative flow going. It’s been in the drafts with several rounds of edits and multiple reads this whole month of September …
If you are looking for insights into editing nonfiction and academic editing, then Anupam Choudhury is your man. I met him in New Delhi last year and further in our Indian Copyeditors Forum group. I am impressed with his knowledge, skills, and ability to solve problems and support others. Anupam is humble, hardworking with a …
Welcome to the second installment of the Editor interview series where I try to demystify the shy, studious and fastidious editors. You can read the earlier post here. The ones who ensure all your p’s and q’s are in order. The same folks who are responsible for making your words shine and stories glow in …
Supporting writers and authors in their journey to publishing that elusive book are the editors. Silent folks that work behind the scenes to ensure the best copy possible. The writing process is both easy and complicated. The stories that an author writes are fine-tuned by an editor, but finding the right editor can be a …
Ponni’s Beloved is a labour of love – a translation of the Tamil classic Ponniyin Selvan. When Sumeetha asked me to edit and proofread her manuscript, I was astounded at her dedication, attention to detail and perseverance for the translation. She is very thorough in her writing, ensuring to keep the tone and era of …