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Aug 2024
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Human vs AI: How editors and proofreader...

LOUISE HARNBY (FICTION EDITOR) AND DENISE COWLE (NON-FICTION EDITOR)
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How can human editors and proofreaders remain relevant when AI capability is improving exponentially? Listen to find out more about:

  • Emotional intelligence and sensitivity
  • The ability to be subjective
  • Focusing on the writer as well as the writing
  • Service opportunities
  • Being present in person
  • Unique personal and business identities

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Music credit

'Vivacity’ by Kevin MacLeod

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