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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? 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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Proofreading vs Copy Editing: What’s the Difference?

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Both proofreaders and copy editors work together to make a written piece as error-free as possible for publication. Since the majority of publications and authors want a well-done piece, they’ll likely employ both types of editors during the publishing process. What do Copy Editors do?

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Are Copyediting Certificates Worth It? + 3 Options

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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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How to Edit Writing in 3 Steps

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Although editing your own writing is different from what professional editors do, it is useful to understand the different levels of editing that exist in the world of publishing, as well as the order that these editing steps are performed in, so you can get a sense of the process you can and should apply to your own documents.

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People Round Up, Mid January, 2024

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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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How Databricks Saves $1.4M Annually with Grammarly

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Traditionally, in publishing, there are safeguards, Hamilton explains. You always have these lines of defense before something gets printed or goes out and gets published. We collaborate remotely most of the time, so having Grammarly has been extra helpful,” says Millie Lapidario, Senior Copy Editor.