Copy editing

Here are the most important principles of copy editing, from the copy editing process to what's expected in a copy editing job.

Ready to work as an editor but not sure where to find freelance editing jobs online? This ultimate guide has everything you need to understand:…

Great for proofreading academic papers and essays, this printable guide lists common copy-editing marks with examples of their use. Free to download and print

Did you know that you can earn a living fixing errors in content? In this post, we answer the most popular questions about proofreading.

Understand the core differences between copy editing and proofreading, helping you choose the right path or service for accurate and polished content. Proofread Anywhere makes it easy to decide.

How to become a book editor: advice and insight from industry professionals and insiders about breaking into the field of books.

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Find out how to make a living as a proofreader by freelancing, or working as an in-house proofreader or editor.

Freelance editing is a great way for organised, pedantic people to earn some extra income. I’ve been doing it for a couple of years now, and currently have a long-term editing contract with a company where I can set my own hours and work as much as I want each week. It’s kind of awesome, […]

What should you put in your freelance editing contract? Here are some tips to get started and set you and your client up for success!

When most people think about hiring a book editor, they’re thinking about a copy editor. A copy editor takes a micro view of your book manuscript and comes into the process once you have a finished manuscript. (A developmental editor, on the other hand, is interested in the bigger picture of your project and works with you during the writing process.) | Jodi Brandon Editorial

I find marks of authorship very compelling. Signatures, underlining, editing notations, doodles. Physical objects that say something in thought happened here. Tattoos. I wasn't interested in tattoos for a long time. I didn't object to them, I just wasn't really interested one way or the other. This may have had something to do with only seeing very boring ones - eagles and MOM. I started to get interested when my best friend was thinking about getting one - I think she had it narrowed down…

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Refer to this Cheat Sheet for references copyeditors and proofreaders should access, as well as helpful websites and proofreading symbols.

Keen to write better copy? Then check out this blog post where we share copy editing tools to help you do just that! Part of the problem is time. Copy errors can creep in. Errors you just haven’t the time to hunt down and eliminate. Which is where grammar checkers and other copy editing tools can help. Find out the best here! #copywriters #copyeditors #grammarcheck #copytools #copywritingtools #copyeditingtools

Students turning in writing with errors? Here's a strategy to help with editing. Also included: a creative solution for the online STAAR! Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational technology and teaching innovation.

Proofreading is not the same as copy editing, as far as the type of work being done as well as when the work is being done. Proofreading is done after a book has been typeset; copy editing is done before a book has been typeset.

As a writer and editor you soak up as much information on copy editing as you possibly can. And just like any other topic, you can’t seem to get enough copy editing books to dive deeper and deeper into the best tips, tools, and tricks. When it comes to books on editing though, where do […]