editiewijziging

Editiewijziging is a term used in Dutch publishing and editorial practice to denote a change applied during the editing phase to a text. The word is a combination of editie (edition) and wijziging (change). It refers to modifications intended to improve clarity, accuracy, consistency, or overall quality of an edition, and is distinct from drafting edits or final proofreading.

Typical editiewijzigingen include corrections of typographical errors, grammar and punctuation fixes, clarification of ambiguous phrases, factual corrections after fact-checking, standardization of terminology and style, removal of redundancies, and sometimes reorganization of sections to improve the flow of the text. They can apply to official editions of books, magazines, manuals, or corporate communications, and are often guided by a house style or a relevant style guide.

In a professional workflow, editors propose editiewijzigingen, which may be recorded using track changes or a revision log. Authors or editors review these changes and approve them before they are incorporated into the final edition. Digital publishing often relies on version control and explicit revision history to document what was changed and why.

Contextual considerations include adherence to copyright and factual accuracy, consistency with terminology and branding, and preserving the author’s voice where appropriate. While editiewijzigingen aim to enhance the text, editors balance improvements with the integrity of the original work, ensuring changes are documented and accessible for future reference.