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October 1, 2008

CBGB (Carol Betts, Goodbye)

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From guest blogger Mary Giles. Carol Bolton Betts retired on Tuesday. As good copy editors do, she knew what to look for in a manuscript, saw things that most do not, and excelled in the collaborative process of making a … Continue reading →

November 15, 2007

“The Herbalist in the Kitchen” author quoted in AP Thanksgiving story

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Gary Allen, author of the recently published book The Herbalist in the Kitchen says, “Rosemary, sage, thyme, and dill are among the few herbs that hold their flavor well when baked,” in an Associated Press article on cooking with herbs … Continue reading →

October 15, 2007

Confessions of a Retired Copy Editor, Part 1 by Mary Giles

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Most copy editors don’t plan to be copy editors. We plan to teach math, philosophy, art history, or maybe the third grade; report the daily news; or perhaps travel the world. When we do become part of the trade, many … Continue reading →