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

Make a Living Writing

Looking to get into the writing and editing industry, but not sure if you should become a copy editor? If you’ve been considering becoming a copy editor, this article will go over what they do, the experience you’ll need, some basics you need to know, and how to get your foot in the door.

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Are Copyediting Certificates Worth It? + 3 Options

Make a Living Writing

While we don’t dive too much into it, copyediting is the skill of editing “copy” (writing) before it is published. You will see copy editors in a wide variety of industries, but especially in the journalism , magazine, and publishing industries. Do You Need A Copyediting Certificate? Absolutely.

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Different Traditional Publishing Experiences With Georgina Cross

The Creative Penn

Traditional publishing is not a monolithic thing. There are different kinds of publishers, and authors want different things out of a publishing deal and relationship. Georgina Cross talks about her experience with two different traditional publishers and the pros and cons of each. Welcome to the show, Georgina.

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People Round-Up, Mid-August 2023

Publishing Trends

PEOPLE At Twelve , Publisher Sean Desmond has left the company and will join HarperCollins as VP, executive editor in September. The news came in a memo from HCCB President and Publisher, Suzanne Murphy. Seema Mahanian joins Pamela Dorman Books as senior editor and reports to Dorman.

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People Round-Up, Mid-November 2022

Publishing Trends

At Penguin Young Readers , Ken Wright , President and Publisher of the Viking , Philomel , and Flamingo Publishing Group , will retire at the end of January 2023. At Penguin Workshop , Celina Sun joins as Assistant Editor. Dan Reynolds , SVP and Publisher of Workman Publishing , will retire at the end of the year.

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People Round Up, Mid January, 2024

Publishing Trends

She first joined S&S in 2008 after three years as publisher of Rodale Books. Kaitilin Harri has been named senior director of publishing at William Morrow. Norton as assistant editor. She was formerly the managing editor at PowerHouse Books. Rebecca Vitkus has been promoted to senior managing editor.

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People Round-Up, Mid-July 2023

Publishing Trends

Artie Bennett , executive copy editor, will retire on November 10. Edmison/Harper Literary Scouting has been appointed North American scout for French publisher Fayard. She was previously senior publicist at Blackstone Publishing. She was previously the manager of rights and contracts at Charlesbridge Publishing.

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