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How to Become A Copy Editor (Even As A Beginner)

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Looking to get into the writing and editing industry, but not sure if you should become a copy editor? Proofreading and copy editing both fall under the umbrella of editing, and if you like to edit work you might end up doing both. What Do Copy Editors Do? What Skills Do You Need As A Copy Editor?

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15+ Best Work From Home Jobs to Bring in the Big Bucks

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Great Paying Jobs You Can Do From Home in 2023 Before you start applying for every work from home job available, there are several factors you’ll want to consider, ranging from educational requirements to earning potential. Proofreader and Editor Job Difficulty (1–5): ??? Editor: A college degree and internship.

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Eliminate 21 Reputation-Crushing Writing Mistakes from Your Blog

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This is a guest post by Stefanie Flaxman of Revision Fairy® Small Business Proofreading Services. There’s no prize for proofreading fast. If you use the word “copy-editor,” don’t write it elsewhere in your post as “copy editor” or “copyeditor.”. Writing mistakes happen. Don’t alternate between the two.

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The Content Creation Formula for Successful Online Marketing

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Editing and Proofreading. Once you complete the writing of your content you need to proofread it and edit it so that the grammar and spelling are accurate. Once you have some distance, then you can begin the proofing process (unless you have a separate proofreader). Kenneth Waldman is a freelance writer and copy editor.

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Writing Fast, Collaboration, And Author Mindset With Daniel Willcocks

The Creative Penn

And I was reading through these, and at the time I was a nonfiction proofreader and copy editor, sorting out other people's work, and I was reading these stories just going like these are—like I didn't understand the medium of short stories very well, and obviously, if you're going to start anywhere, start with Stephen King.

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Different Traditional Publishing Experiences With Georgina Cross

The Creative Penn

You are clearly educated about the indie author business model and all of that side of things. 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. So, why did you decide to go the traditional route? Especially, like you said, it took four years.