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We're thrilled to (belatedly!) announce that the winner of the 2023 Capstone Editing Early Career Academic Research Grant for Women is Dr Umut Ozguc, Lecturer in International Relations at Macquarie University.

Dr Ozguc is currently writing her first monograph, Floating Borders: Walls, Islands and Entangled Lines. It examines the construction of borders in settler-colonial states by focusing on two bordering practices, walls and islands.

You can read more about her research here: https://www.capstoneediting.com/blog/winner-of-the-2023-early-career-academic-research-grant-for-women

Equip yourself with the most vital and in-demand skills for copyeditors with our free masterclass!

In today's world, using conscious and inclusive language is essential for effective communication. As a communications professional, you play a crucial role in shaping language and creating a more equitable world. That's why we invite you to our free masterclass, 'Editing for Conscious and Inclusive Language', where you'll expand your skill set, learn to communicate respectfully and avoid common pitfalls that can harm your message.

Editors have the power to shape the narrative and influence how people think and feel. By learning to edit with consciousness and inclusivity, you'll gain highly sought-after skills valued by clients. Our masterclass offers you the opportunity to play a meaningful role in creating a more inclusive world. Join us to learn how to edit with sensitivity and help build a future where all voices are heard and respected.

By the end of this masterclass, you’ll know:
• What conscious and inclusive language is and when to use it
• Why editing for conscious and inclusive language is important
• How identity and lived experience can shape how language affects people
• How to address biases and language that is exclusionary, offensive or marginalising
• How to communicate effectively while promoting equality, compassion, respect and • diversity
• The topics that require conscious and inclusive editing, including s*x and gender; race, ethnicity and religion; disability and health; and social constructs
• How to work with authors and stakeholders to deliver conscious and inclusive texts
• Up-to-date best practices and guidelines for conscious and inclusive language

Why is this training so vital?

Language is incredibly powerful. When it isn’t used with intention, it can offend, exclude or even cause harm to people and groups in our society. Conversely, conscious and inclusive language celebrates diversity, avoids discrimination and promotes respect for all.

Skills in conscious and inclusive editing are also highly sought after. Mastering this area will allow you to work on a broader range of documents and provide even greater value to clients, which can help you increase your rates, grow your client list and add more stability to your business.

This training is invaluable, so we’ve made it free.

Most editorial training doesn’t cover the crucial area of conscious and inclusive editing, and when you can find this highly specialised training, it is often very expensive.

At Capstone Editing, we believe editors and communications professionals at all levels should have access to these critical skills.

That’s why we’re offering this masterclass for free—to ensure this essential knowledge is accessible to everyone.

But hurry—spaces are limited, so don’t miss your opportunity to enhance your expertise and develop these critical skills. Sign up for our free masterclass today!

Editing for Conscious and Inclusive Language How to edit for sensitivity and diversity and harness the power of language to create a more compassionate, inclusive and equitable society.

Dangling modifiers are often easy to miss and can be tricky to correct when detected. Even some editors-in-training leave dangling modifiers in their work!

Read our latest article to learn everything you need to know about dangling modifiers and how to correct them in your writing:

Dangling Modifiers and How to Correct Them Dangling modifiers often go unnoticed and can be tricky to correct when detected. Indeed, even some editors-in-training leave dangling modifiers in their work!

If you use Grammarly, we’re betting that you’ve seen the error ‘squinting modifier’ but did not necessarily know how to correct it (which is just one problem with trying to use software instead of a human editor!).

Don't worry; we've got your back! Learn all about squinting modifiers and how to avoid them here: https://www.capstoneediting.com.au/blog/squinting-modifiers-and-how-to-avoid-them

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