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Coming up tomorrow: how can editors recognize the colonial perspective and intervene when colonial language is being used to misrepresent information? Learn about conscious language and ethical editing in our free webinar with Amber Riaz, held in collaboration with the Festival of Literary Diversity (thefoldcanada.org). Register now: https://webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_webinar/decolonizing-editing/

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How can editors recognize the colonial perspective and intervene when colonial language is being used to misrepresent information? Learn about conscious language and ethical editing in our free Nov. 15 webinar with Amber Riaz, held in collaboration with the Festival of Literary Diversity (thefoldcanada.org). Register now: https://webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_webinar/decolonizing-editing/

#Editing #EditingAdvice #EditingTips #ProfessionalDevelopment #EditorsCanada #ConsciousLanguage

How can editors recognize the colonial perspective and intervene when colonial language is being used to misrepresent information? Learn about conscious language and ethical editing in our free Nov. 15 webinar with Amber Riaz, held in collaboration with the Festival of Literary Diversity (thefoldcanada.org). Register now: https://webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_webinar/decolonizing-editing/

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Heard #editors mention #ConsciousLanguage? If the #terminology is unfamiliar, this interview will help you: https://objectivejournalism.org/2023/02/karen-yin/

Want to improve #accuracy and support #equity? Take a look at @karenyin's Conscious Style Guide: https://consciousstyleguide.com/

Get a FREE introduction to copyediting fiction in our May 6 webinar with Amy J. Schneider! The session covers the general approach to #copyediting #fiction, how to build a fiction style sheet and conscious language in fiction. Register now: https://webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_webinar/introduction-to-copyediting-in-2025/

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A subtle yet powerful shift in perception becomes viable when we stop referring to these tools broadly as “AI” and start calling them what they truly are—Large Language Models (LLMs).

“AI” can trigger anxiety, competition, or a sense of threat. “LLM,” being neutral, descriptive, and precise, invites curiosity, collaboration, and a friendlier relationship with the human mind.

Small reframings often lead to big shifts.

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How and when should a copyeditor address potentially harmful language in #fiction? Sign up for tomorrow's webinar with Amy J. Schneider to learn how to spot bias in action and dialogue, query #ConsciousLanguage issues and more. Sign up now: https://webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_webinar/conscious-language-and-copyediting-fiction/ #copyediting

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