Radical Copyediting: Prioritizing Care Over Correctness
Alex Kapitan
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMSat
Whitney
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
It's a common perception that the job of an editor is to uphold "correct" language—whether in spelling, in grammar, or in word choices related to identity, power, and oppression. But language isn't correct or incorrect, it's contextual. Conscious language isn't about memorizing a list of "good" and "bad" words; rather, it's about practicing care—attending to context and engaging with the power of language to harm or heal, oppress or liberate. If you are dedicated to using words for good, you won't want to miss this workshop. Come gain concrete tips and tools for how to practice conscious language and orient yourself toward care in new ways.