The Subversive Copy Editor

JANUARY 16, 2023

TIP: Another benefit of a sample edit is that you’ll get a sense of whether you like the editor you picked and whether the two of you will work well together. Read their acknowledgments to see how grateful they are to beta readers, writing partners or groups, agents, editors, copyeditors, and proofreaders. Friedman, Jane. 

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The Subversive Copy Editor

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Publishing templates won’t expose errors in the text, however, and graphic designers don’t necessarily proofread for consistency in capitalization, punctuation, or spelling. A professional editor or proofreader can help with that. Indie writers who aren’t sure of their own skills might consider hiring a graphic designer.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

AUGUST 18, 2022

Writers are increasingly pressured to have as many eyes on their manuscript as possible before submitting it: from writer friends, their critique group, beta readers, hired authenticity readers, developmental editors, copyeditors, proofreaders. Many writers pay thousands of dollars for freelance editorial help before they publish.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

MAY 10, 2022

Their job is to draft and craft their work, trusting their copyeditors and proofreaders to monitor and apply the consistency readers appreciate (whether they realize it or not). This post originally appeared at The Chicago Manual of Style Online Shop Talk blog on February 15, 2022, © University of Chicago. Like I said, subtle.

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether you’re a seasoned freelance writer or a new writer with no experience, freelance writing jobs that pay are still plentiful in 2022, 2023, and beyond — if: You know where to look… You know how to promote yourself… And you know how to differentiate yourself from your fellow writers. That’s where we come in.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Plus all the pictures from my Camino de Santiago Portuguese Coastal pilgrimage , and last chance to do my survey before 7 Oct, 2022 — TheCreativePenn.com/survey22. For example, this week, I'm finishing edits for a book for Penguin Random House while also having to proofread the next book with Bookouture. It's a dream come true.

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