Miss Peregrine Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 We are putting together a yearbook for our organization. Some of the pages feature statements by members. Are these to be edited for spelling errors? Some of them are pretty bad( a fellow director's last name) or camaraderie spelled camradery? Is it proper to edit a person's personal statement? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyLiberty5013 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) Yes, it is proper to edit any misspelled names and general vocabulary words in a year book even if it is in a personal statement. You can also include a disclaimer at the back of your yearbook, in fine print, that entries may be edited for grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling. Some people are just poor spellers, but would likely be mortified if their errors went to print. It is the duty of the editor to fix the errors. You cannot, however, edit or change someone's thoughts or opinions they may have included. For example, if they included a quote from a source you dislike personally, you cannot edit that out or alter it. Caveat: You could eliminate or edit ANY foul/offensive language or derogatory remarks. But, I would also put that into your disclaimer. Edited June 23, 2017 by MommyLiberty5013 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Of course, please do edit for clear errors! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Yes, it is proper to edit any misspelled names and general vocabulary words in a year book even if it is in a personal statement. You can also include a disclaimer at the back of your yearbook, in fine print, that entries may be edited for grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling. Some people are just poor spellers, but would likely be mortified if their errors went to print. It is the duty of the editor to fix the errors. You cannot, however, edit or change someone's thoughts or opinions they may have included. For example, if they included a quote from a source you dislike personally, you cannot edit that out or alter it. Caveat: You could eliminate or edit ANY foul/offensive language or derogatory remarks. But, I would also put that into your disclaimer. Of course, please do edit for clear errors! Will do, thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I would triple check my own submission but would also expect someone else to check it before it was printed. If my misspelling was on purpose because of a joke or a pun or something I think I would put it in quotes. "You're a great human "bean"!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) Yes, I agree that you should correct any errors. I worked as a magazine editor and learned to edit while preserving the voice of the writer. Recently, I have edited bios for ballet programs, for which the dancers provide the bios. I correct any errors, but I also edit for length and style, as needed. (A style example -- all dancer's names will appear the same way, instead of using first names for some and Ms So-and-So for others). If the sentences are awkward or have poor grammar, I will fix that. I will combine sentences or phrases to make things more concise, in order to fit the space allowed or to get rid of redundant words or phrases. And so on. The end product contains 95% of the dancer's original words, but it sounds much better ;) . Edited, because I have to edit everything :laugh: . Edited June 24, 2017 by Storygirl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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