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I'll add that it's a great privilege to work with clients who invest the best of themselves in working to make the world a safer, happier place.

The client who wrote this testimonial is a fabulous example, and I look forward to seeing what she does next.

#proofreading #copyediting #positiveimpact

Sally Moss Editorial name and strapline (do more good through great writing), plus client testimonial: Here we are at the end of this beautiful PhD journey. Throughout most of it, you truly went above and beyond what was required - not because you had to, but because you chose to. Your service exceeded my expectations in every way. You humanised the entire process, and your regular updates were outstanding and made what could have felt overwhelming so much easier to navigate. For that, I am deeply grateful. - PhD candidate, politics / international relations

Second of two testimonials I'm sharing this week because:

💡 Who doesn't love a year-end reminder that their work makes a difference?
💡 It's everyone's job nowadays to flag up skills & support that will only ever be available from other human beings (in this case, human editors).

#editing #AI

Sally Moss Editorial name and strapline (do more good through great writing), plus client testimonial: Thank you again for your work - we are really happy with your copy edit. It's been a pleasure to have worked with you and I've been grateful for your excellent communication and updates throughout the process (it has made everything feel so much easier). - Project manager, report on creative industries growth and strategy

Love this client feedback. Two main reasons:

💡 It's encouraging to be reminded of the good an editor can do.
💡 As AI continues to expand, I like how clients' spontaneous feedback often spells out the key gains of using a *human being* as their editor 👌

#copyediting #communication #AI #humantouch

Book cover of the novel Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang - deep yellow background with just a stylised depiction of feminine eyes looking sideways, above the title in all-white capital letters and the line 'The number one global sensation'

Book club tonight. Anticipating discussion of racism, cultural appropriation and the publishing industry via this page-turner.

(It also features a complimentary meta-nod to copy-editors: 'superhuman, eagle-eyed monsters that catch continuity errors unseen to the naked eye...')

#Yellowface

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A view from a hillside at the ERC Desperto project in Brazil, showing dense green vegetation, including some recently planted but thriving, and then a glimpse of the plains below

'From the degraded rainforests of Brazil to the arid landscapes of Morocco, Ecosystem Restoration Communities (ERC) is a global movement that harnesses the collective power of individuals and communities to restore our planet’s ecosystems.'

www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/community/

Ecosystem Restoration Communities - The Mighty Movement Ecosystem Restoration Communities - Join our restoration community. Learn ecosystem restoration, volunteer, or donate to help restore Earth.

I love a good solution.

In a world of problems, it's good to remember there are always powerful actions we can take.

One of the best solution-mongering organisations I know is @erc-earth.bsky.social. They're busy restoring nearly 100,000 hectares globally.

www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org

In 'Call It A Genocide', Commoners Choir spotlight the use and misuse of words in discussions of the horrific events in Palestine.

More on why the song was written: shorturl.at/NFM6r

#internationalpolitics #activism #peacefulprotest #music #choirs #Palestine #genocide

Editing from the ground up Sally Moss Editorial Because it's part of my job to enhance clients' positive impact, whether social or environmental, I often make the most difference if I'm involved early on.

Why is a document like a building? I blogged about that...

I edit from the ground up for positive-impact projects, helping them capture their value and get social and environmental solutions into more people's heads.

sallymoss-editorial.co.uk/blog/2025/06...

#editing #proofreading #positiveimpact

The Death of the Student Essay—and the Future of Cognition One professor's reflections on the end of an era, as AI tools such as ChatGPT have murdered the student essay (RIP). Here's why that threatens the future of human cognition—and how to save ourselves.

What is 'glittering sludge'? Find out... www.forkingpaths.co/p/the-death-...

As an editor, a writer, a human, I agree it's better to use the brains we were born with to think and write for ourselves.

#AI #ChatGPT #academia #highereducation #writing #editing #intelligence #cognition

2) Not having to answer the question myself means I've saved time for human editing, which judging by my inbox is still valued by many.

'Editors are partners, while AIs are tools' - oh, and very resource-hungry tools, to boot. If we use them, let's use them mindfully.

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#editing #AI #energy

Has AI Replaced Editors? - Valerie Monckton AI tools have exploded in popularity, leading many to question the value of working with an editor when software like Grammarly and ChatGPT might edit their work at a fraction of the

Has AI replaced editors? I love this answer by Valerie Monckton, for two main reasons:

1) It's an excellent analysis of the pitfalls of blindly using AI for editing.

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#editing #editingservices #AI #efficiency

www.valeriemonckton.com/has-ai-repla...

Client review for Sally Moss Editorial (strapline: do more good with great writing): 'I contacted Sally to proofread my doctoral dissertation prior to final submission. Sally's meticulous attention to detail and incredible dedication to her craft is truly remarkable. ... 'Sally asks insightful questions, remembers the storyline and works tirelessly to clarify complex ideas, all while retaining the essence (style) of the original work. 'Her critical skills and understanding of the subject have really enhanced the text, bringing clarity and precision to my dissertation. I am more than delighted with the result.' Maryoriet Salgado, social researcher and gender specialist

*blushes* Well, this is a lovely review!

The good stuff always comes from the client. And the right editor helps them clarify and spotlight it, so no one can miss it.

Thanks for the chance to work with you, Mar!

#editing #proofreading #communication #PhD #dissertation #teamwork #positiveimpact

HarperCollins is selling their authors’ work to AI tech. On Friday, author Daniel Kibblesmith posted a series of screenshots on Bluesky in order to share a concerning email he received from the agency who’d repped him on his children’s book S…

More on art, AI, and chasing 'the last highs of late capitalism'.

'Embrace the human, the slow, the strange—and maybe, just maybe, we’ll make a world worth continuing.'

Via @kokedit.bsky.social

#AI #copyright #amwriting #publishing

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