the art of editing

  • Disambiguate means to remove ambiguity from, or to identify the possible interpretations of a phrase or sentence, and to choose the preferred one. It's an essential practice for writers and editors alike.

    Talented head chef in need of editorial assistance

    Here’s a perplexing sentence which recently caught my eye. It appeared on the front page of a local newspaper that shall remain nameless. “As the current head chef of Melbourne’s fine dining, the European Restaurant,…

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  • Disambiguate means to remove ambiguity from, or to identify the possible interpretations of a phrase or sentence, and to choose the preferred one. It's an essential practice for writers and editors alike.

    Disambiguate this! Who are “they”?

    This is the first in an occasional series of posts focusing on disambiguation, which is an essential element in effective writing and copyediting. And before we go any further, let me assure you that “disambiguate”…

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