CPP Publishing Industry & Editorial Process Flashcards
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In the traditional editorial process, which stage comes FIRST?
Answer: Developmental editing
Developmental editing comes first, addressing big-picture issues like structure, organization, and content before any line-level work begins.
How does a copyeditor's role differ from a proofreader's role?
Answer: Copyeditors work on manuscripts before page layout; proofreaders check typeset pages after layout
Copyeditors correct language in manuscripts before page layout, while proofreaders check the final typeset pages for errors introduced during production.
What does the proofreading instruction 'stet' mean?
Answer: Let the original text stand as written
'Stet' is a Latin term meaning 'let it stand,' used to cancel a previously marked correction and restore the original text.
What is 'house style' in publishing?
Answer: A publication's internal set of style and formatting guidelines
House style is the specific set of editorial guidelines a publisher or organization follows to ensure consistency across all its publications.
What is an ARC (Advance Reader Copy) in publishing?
Answer: A pre-publication copy sent to reviewers before the official release
An ARC is a pre-publication version of a book distributed to reviewers, booksellers, and media before the official release date.
What is the purpose of a style sheet maintained by a proofreader during a project?
Answer: To document editorial decisions and word choices for consistency throughout the document
A proofreader's style sheet records specific editorial decisions—such as preferred spellings and capitalization choices—to ensure consistency across a document.