MSS mss MS ms ?

 

I sometimes forget not everyone who submits to me is familiar with editing slang. Here are a few abbreviations I use often:

AGT = agent

ch = chapter

cit = citation, needs citation

CP = critique partner

cx = correction, usually noted next to a change

EditTip = editing tip, advice, suggestion

FLE = first line editor, freelance editor

fn = footnote, needs footnote

LMK = let me know

MC = main character

ms = manuscript = the pre-published book or movie that you and I are editing together

mss = multiple manuscripts or multiple pages in one manuscript

pg = page

POV = point of view

pub hs = publishing house, publisher

spc = space, spacing

WIP = work in progress = whatever you are currently writing

WG = writing group

Xref = cross reference