AWAI

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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Melanie Saxton

APRIL 16, 2023

Substantive editing Developmental editing Line (or line-by-line) editing Copy editing <—- Proofreading In this post, copy editing (or copyediting) rates are discussed. Pinning Down a Copy Editing Rate (or Copyediting Rate) Below I provide some background on how I’ve devised my copyediting rates.

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 15, 2023

How about copywriting and copyediting coursework? I formally began my career while pursuing an associate’s degree from Blinn College in the 1980s and studying business courses, medical and legal terminology, and copyediting.

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Melanie Saxton

DECEMBER 30, 2022

I’m happy to provide national book editing and copyediting services to authors in all 50 states and U.S. The majority of my projects involve editing a complete (or nearly complete) manuscript that might need developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, substantive editing, or researching and fact-checking.

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Grammarly

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Copyediting After a piece of writing is in good shape organizationally, and the writer and substantive editor are happy with the language and flow of ideas in it, it’s time for copyediting. Second pass: Copyediting At this stage, you’re switching from a focus on your document as a whole to a more detailed approach.

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Some need quite a bit of copyediting. They ask many questions, and I explain how the process works efficiently and collaboratively. I read through the manuscript first to assess the amount and type of editing needed. Some books need only proofreading. Some need line editing or developmental editing. Some need a substantive overhaul.

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Some need quite a bit of copyediting. They ask many questions, and I explain how the process works efficiently and collaboratively. I read through the manuscript first to assess the amount and type of editing needed. Some books need only proofreading. Some need line editing or developmental editing. Some need a substantive overhaul.

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AWAI

MARCH 22, 2023

If you want to take your writing to the next level, copyediting will actually help you become a better writer. Plus, copyediting is a fun and rewarding way to monetize your writing skills — without writing original copy! Find out more about the copyeditor’s role and what you need to succeed.

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AWAI

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Right now you can get access to the playback of our FREE training with Barefoot Writer's Executive Editor, Mindy McHorse on the copyediting opportunity!

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

I work in the world of words, from book editing, ghostwriting, and copyediting to editorial journalism. See AWAI’s Pricing Guide for a loose approximation of what I charge. Marketplace Copywriter — to the Rescue! In fact, journalism is what led me to specialize in copywriting.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Melanie Saxton Media — Business Blogging Both melaniesaxton.com and melaniesaxtonmedia.com provide book editing , ghostwriting , manuscript evaluations , copyediting , marketing , and business blogging services to authors and companies. The business blogging part of my business has grown over the years and is one of my favorite services.

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AWAI

MARCH 24, 2023

Copyediting is the art of making sure the copy works — that it’s effective, polished, and will achieve its goals. Here are seven tactics you can use to improve any copy and take it from good to great.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 5, 2023

First, the coursework offered in my bachelor’s of English involved creative writing, the conventions of English language, literary devices, copyediting, and, of course, American and British literature. Count on me for digital media assistance to enhance and expand your online footprint.

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Melanie Saxton

DECEMBER 30, 2022

I’ve also trained extensively in copyediting and journalism, and write for monthly magazines in the Houston, Texas, area. Thus, I’ve watched the field of writing and publishing grow, and was involved as it evolved from strictly traditional publishing to self-publishing and hybrid publishing. Written in Your Voice.

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 22, 2022

I ghostwrite and edit books, copyedit content, and white label content for a variety of people and organizations. This is true collaboration on an international scale, and I feel fortunate to be trusted as an editing and writing resource. Let’s Connect. If you are an author or company outside of the U.S.

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AWAI

MARCH 26, 2023

Copyediting is a great way to start making money in this industry… And every company on the planet can benefit from someone who can do it. Today is your last chance to start getting paid as a copyeditor for just $59.40.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

JANUARY 16, 2023

How much does copyediting cost? Many manuscripts are in good enough shape for submission; the publisher will commission a professional copyedit when the book is under contract. __. All three groups include some writers whose budget simply won’t allow for copyediting. How do I find a good copyeditor? Note to Readers.

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AWAI

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Join us Friday, September 15 at noon Eastern Time for a special encore FREE training with Barefoot Writer's Executive Editor, Mindy McHorse on the copyediting opportunity!

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AWAI

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

If copyediting sounds like it might be the perfect fit for you, and you’d like to get paid very well just by “fine-tuning” someone else's copy so it’s ready to be published… Check this out and don’t miss out on this deal!

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BKA Content

APRIL 18, 2023

Copyediting Copyediting can include a close look at the content of a piece, such as coherence and subject matter. Structural editing can also encompass stylistic and copyediting. With fiction writing, there may be major changes to characterization and plot.

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AWAI

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Join Barefoot Writer's Executive Editor, Mindy Mchorse this Tuesday, November 15, at noon Eastern Time for a FREE training on the copyediting opportunity!

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Make a Living Writing

MARCH 25, 2024

One: Copywriting Copywriting, not to be confused with copyediting, is the art of writing material for the purpose of marketing. Marketing is all about creating a relatable and enticing story for a select audience identified through a persona.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

We recommend going through at least two editing stages — one for substantive editing and one for copyediting. Copyediting involves fixing smaller issues, like spelling and grammatical errors, along with finding filler words or “fluff” to remove. Substantive edits involve correcting the big-picture issues.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Defining “copyediting” and “proofreading” was a straightforward task that sparked little debate. When you work in-house for a publisher, different positions are assigned to each stage: there are editors who focus on acquisitions and developmental edits; copyeditors who focus on copyediting; and proofreaders who focus on proofreading.

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Contently

JANUARY 17, 2023

Just as you copyedit every piece of content before publication, each piece should go through a fact review. And honestly, the kinds of content businesses publish rarely require the rigor expected by publishers of long-form investigative journalism. All content teams do, however, need everyone to buy into and use the following practices.

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Make a Living Writing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Identify your niche Determine the type of editing you want to specialize in, such as copyediting, proofreading, developmental editing, or niche-specific editing like academic or technical editing. You can scroll through the first part of this article to get an idea of the skills required for freelance editors to succeed.

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iWriter

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A company will either provide web copy, blog posts, copywriting, copyediting, or content marketing. Copyediting cleans up your content to make sure it has no grammar errors and flows smoothly. If you can find a company that specializes in the type of content you want, in your specific industry, then that’s a grand slam!

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Grammarly

JANUARY 10, 2023

You can also use a tool like Grammarly or a trusted copyeditor to get a copyedit review. Getting both a technical review and a copyedit review will give you more confidence when you publish. Ask a trusted friend or colleague to spot-check your work for glaring technical errors. Write to document team knowledge.

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Ashleyn Writes

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

On the backend, they can Marie Kondo all over your work and copyedit well. These free copywriting generators function as bookends to the craft in my opinion: They spit out ample research and studyly first drafts. Pro: You Get a Copyeditor on-Demand.

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Grammar Underground

JUNE 28, 2021

Of all the nitpicky tasks I perform while copyediting and proofreading, here’s the nitpickiest: You know how you use apostrophes when you write rock ’n’ roll or ’80s or ’twas? Well, my job includes making sure that those apostrophes are actually apostrophes and not apostrophe imposters.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 24, 2023

I was lucky enough to have become friendly with a few high-profile authors through my copyediting work (another benefit of that kind of training—contacts), and they were pleased with my work and told more author friends about me, and I built my résumé and skillset, gradually raising my rates as my skills and experience—and confidence!

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

No matter how exactly it unfolds, Phase Two is about getting a manuscript into its best possible form and off to copyediting. Your role may shift or expand as the project progresses. There is a spectrum of assistance you can provide to authors during a Phase Two, from coaching to cowriting through to ghostwriting.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

AUGUST 9, 2021

The newspaper version had been copyedited to fit  New York Times  style: the phrase “page one story” in the book became “Page 1 story” in the quotation. That’s a lot of words, but I had thought it would be more. Then I noticed something. Actually, I noticed two things. That was a shocker.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

APRIL 13, 2021

On the other hand, a seeming lack of consistency doesn’t necessarily mean poor copyediting. If the coordinate adjectives in a novel are unrelentingly adorned with commas, you can bet it’s because a copyeditor cast an eye over it, following a style manual like  CMOS. Austin, Ann Rutherfurd.    The Bar Harbor Formation.

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The Creative Penn

AUGUST 8, 2023

If you need professional editing help, check out New York Book Editors for manuscript critique, comprehensive edits, copyediting or ghostwriting. Then, students will move on to secondary school and then to college or university (in the US, the two words here are interchangeable, not so much in the UK).

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Constant Content

AUGUST 15, 2022

Standard rates are in place for everything from copyediting to transcription to ghostwriting. Work toward getting a variety of writing experiences, with varying complexities, so that you can set higher rates for your work. Check out the Editorial Freelancers Association for information on editing and writing rates.

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Arrant Pedantry

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For instance, I remember one time in my basic copyediting course in college when my professor pointed out a book dedication that read something like “To my wife Mary” She said that the lack of a comma clearly means that the author is a polygamist.

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