Conscious language is a growing area of interest for editors, and it applies to fiction as well as nonfiction. Language in fiction (in both narration and dialogue) that is sexist, racist, ageist, able...

James E. Dennehy, the highly respected leader of the largest and most important field office in the bureau, said the F.B.I. was in a “battle of our own.”

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A book-world veteran offers the first copyediting guide focused exclusively on fiction.   Although The Chicago Manual of Style is widely used by writers and editors of all stripes, it is primarily con...