“While I enjoy the whole writing process, one thing I love about writing is the detail-oriented part of it. I love copy editing! When a paper has been accepted for publication and I get the page proofs, I have a “proof party”. First, I let the lab know that the proofs came, and all the co-authors contribute their edits. Then, I print out the paper, sharpen my Dixon Ticonderoga #2 pencil, go to a cafe, order a special coffee, and I sit down to edit. With the proofs, I finally get to see how the article really looks. It’s a real paper now. I feel a real sense of accomplishment and am proud of my lab – what a treat!”
Amy K. Schmid, Associate Professor of Biology, Duke University
