Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Today’s guest post is a Q&A by Sangeeta Mehta ( @sangeeta_editor ), a former acquiring editor of children’s books at Little, Brown and Simon & Schuster, who runs her own editorial services company. Defining “copyediting” and “proofreading” was a straightforward task that sparked little debate.

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Make a Living Writing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Fact-check and proofreading Depending on the type of content, editors may verify facts, figures, and references to ensure accuracy. Editors perform a final proofread to catch any remaining typos, formatting errors, or minor issues before the document is ready for publication.

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Make a Living Writing

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

As a copy editor, you’ll be in charge of editing writing before it becomes published, making sure it’s polished, and making sure it meets the editorial guidelines of the publication, which is what makes it different from proofreading. Copy editors work in a wide variety of writing industries, too. Send Me the Free Ebook!

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Some experienced authors only use proofreaders for their novels, but personally, I still work with a professional editor on every book and I learn something every time. The editor can assess what level your manuscript is at, and you can decide whether their editorial style is right for you. I am a super-fan of editors!

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Copywriter Collective

APRIL 28, 2023

How Can Companies Find The Right Candidate For Their Editorial Needs Finding the right candidate for your editorial needs can be a challenging task. Different companies have different needs when it comes to editorial skills.

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Make a Living Writing

JULY 5, 2023

Here are the highlights: Acquisitions Editor Graphic Designer Editorial Assistant Illustrator Publicist Literary Agent Publisher Marketing Manager Contract Manager Whew, we’ve got a lot of ground to cover so let’s get started. Editorial Assistants work in an extremely collaborative environment.

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Buffer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From acceptance, every aspect of the editorial process is handled manually, as we send emails back and forth till an article is fully formed and ready for publishing.   Article accepted/scheduled: At this stage, all proofreading and editing are complete, so we schedule it according to our content calendar.

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Make a Living Writing

JANUARY 22, 2024

To get your foot in the door, some other job titles to look for are: editorial assistant , production assistant , marketing assistant , and literary agency assistant. An editor is not simply there to proofread for spelling errors—there are so many fine details that an editor looks for to make sure each piece is perfect before publication.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Jennifer Lawler, editor, editing teacher, and Resort Director at Club Ed editorial community, says: “As part of the editor-vetting process, get a feel for how a prospective editor talks about the authors they work with. Getting the accuracy right so the story can be enjoyed is where editors and proofreaders can help you.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 28, 2022

You mention that you are planning to submit this story to agents—some of whom may offer editorial feedback—and to seek a traditional publisher, where you will get developmental editing in-house. If you are self-publishing, a good professional copyeditor and proofreader will also rank among the best money you can spend.

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Copywriter Collective

JANUARY 24, 2023

Editing and proofreading work to meet editorial standards. You need the same for grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and proofreading. Researching and crafting content that audiences resonate with. That includes using the right tone and language to communicate with specific demographics.

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Smart Blogger

JULY 14, 2023

They specialize in web content, translation, and proofreading services in more than 50 languages and fields of expertise. They take care of everything from writer selection, content creation, editing, proofreading, to delivery. ContentWriters 9. ContentWriters ContentWriters stands out for its end-to-end content writing services.

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Publishing Trends

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

At Random House Group , Angelin Adams , Editorial Director, Design & Culture, adds the title of Editorial Director, Potter Gift. Lia Brown joins Kappa Publishing as Editorial Director; formerly she was Senior Executive Editor of the children’s division at Callisto Media. She succeeds the recently-retired Lindley Boegehold.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

JANUARY 16, 2023

Editor Louise Harnby’s blog post on  how to find a proofreader, copyeditor, or developmental editor  covers how to search by means of your professional associations, your personal network, and social media, and it explains why a simple online browser search isn’t ideal. How do I find a good copyeditor? Friedman, Jane. 

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Buffer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From acceptance, every aspect of the editorial process is handled manually, as we send emails back and forth till an article is fully formed and ready for publishing.   Article accepted/scheduled: At this stage, all proofreading and editing are complete, so we schedule it according to our content calendar.

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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Each month we try to have a good editorial balance and have new content published for each buyer persona. We trained our editorial team to do basic SEO analysis using Moz and SEMrush to analyze the potential search volumes of the keywords targeted in the new piece of content. We fine-tune them and sometimes add new ones or remove some.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Proofreading: Grammarly. Tools like Grammarly can automate proofreading in a more comprehensive way than the usual spelling and grammar features found in Microsoft Word and Google Docs.@Grammarly Grammarly automates proofreading better than @Microsoft Word & @GoogleDocs. Chances are, many of them can.

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The Hoth

MARCH 21, 2023

Many companies & digital marketing agencies are already using AI tools to curate, generate, and proofread their content – with varying rates of success. Natural language processors mimic the way people communicate to generate & proofread content. Platforms like Copymatic use NLPs, as do tools like Grammarly. Text generators.

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Elna Cain

JANUARY 12, 2023

An academic writer can encompass a variety of written content such as textbooks, publications, and editorials. Instead, you can provide research services, editing, and proofreading services. However, you can also get involved with helping students write essays. Just be careful with the last service!

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ContentWriters

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Many of these services also offer editorial oversight. Our account managers oversee the process, from getting your notes and direction through writing, editing, and proofreading. A professional marketing service like ContentWriters has a vast pool of writers and can match your brand with a credentialed expert.

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

They could use someone to do their research, proofreading, copy editing jobs, etc. proofreading (writer/editor, copy editor, content editor, proofreader, etc.), But you also: Proofread and edit Market and network Hone your craft Send invoices, do taxes, and other administrative tasks Find paying gigs.

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Seek feedback and proofread. There have been some great additions to this blog post since my first draft, suggested by those who proofread it. Please note: All tools included in our blog posts are suggested by authors, not the CMI editorial team. Clear language always wins, formal or conversational. Common-sense time, again.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 25, 2020

And some just need a final proofread to fix up the typos. I spend these sessions looking for a good image, adding some depth (or links to further reading), or editing and proofreading. Have you proofread it? But some of the completion work can often be done by someone else – editing, proofreading, scheduling, and so on.

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BKA Content

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Our editorial team puts each candidate through a rigorous application process that includes a spelling and grammar test, writing samples and an arduous training period. If you so desire, each article you purchase will go through proofreading and then editing before making its way to your inbox. Additional Benefits of Our Services.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Lesson #5: How a Strong Editorial Process Makes a Huge Difference. One of the blogs I write for, Craft Your Content , has a fantastic editorial process. I review the edits again, and it’s passed to the proofreader. Plus, it’s really helpful to get this kind of detailed editorial feedback. I love this process.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Editorial planning. Editing / proofreading. Of course, you need to hire for skills. In a recent post , I detailed the ones I consider most critical for any content marketing endeavor: Essential skills: Strategy development. Content creation. Skills needed when growing programs: Social media management. Email management.

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Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 30, 2019

With content marketing becoming more complicated and integrated, your editorial calendar should grow up too. Today’s editorial calendar should involve team collaboration aspects and advanced analytics steps to make higher-level content management possible. HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: Editorial Calendar Tools and Templates.

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Proofread and fact-check. If you don’t post on a daily basis, make sure your readers are aware of your editorial calendar. Allow your readers to relate to you and build a stronger connection. Write a good closing. Don’t leave your readers hanging. If you’ve been blogging for a while, you have undoubtedly developed a loyal following.

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ProBlogger

MARCH 16, 2014

Now I know that a good website will always share some exact contacts with its visitors (it may be e-mails of support teams, this blog’s founders, editorial teams, etc., but you will definitely find EXACT contacts there). Hello Admin! The very important moment of guest blogging is outreach and your pitches.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Some of the more common roles for an editor within this space are developmental editing, ghostwriting, coaching, cowriting, copy editing, proofreading, and marketplace assistance through the traditional or self-publishing avenue–but this is hardly an exhaustive list; when it comes to your suite of services, the possibilities are nearly endless.

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

We’re going to talk a little bit about proofreading which I know is what many of us think about when we think about editing but we’re going to get way beyond just proofreading our content because editing really is a much bigger picture thing. In today’s episode, I want to share with you seven simple steps to editing your blog posts.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

It’s imperative to start out with a solid strategy (and, no, a strategy is not your editorial calendar ). Editorial planning. First comes strategy, then comes editorial planning. First comes strategy, then comes editorial planning, says @michelelinn. Editing and proofreading. Strategy development. Click To Tweet.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 15, 2011

She is also involved in the creation of ebooks, writing sales copy, and other editorial tasks. We also have a couple of other editors who have helped with editing and proofreading ebooks. Georgina works with guest writers on both blogs as well as creating content of her own. These have largely been ebooks to this point.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 24, 2023

For readers who are past their college days, there are reputable programs for learning editing skills, like those offered by the University of Chicago (the masterminds behind the industry-standard bible, The Chicago Manual of Style ) and the Editorial Freelancers’ Association (EFA), taught by career editors. Caveat editor.

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Writing jobs include: Copywriting Proofreading Editorial Social media management. To get started, complete the writer application form, then submit your writing sample, W9 tax form, and proof of US residency. Mediabistro. Mediabistro is a job board specifically for media professionals —including creative writers!

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 31, 2017

You can’t adequately edit and proofread at the same time, says @AnnGynn. Bureau of Labor Statistics recognizes proofreaders as distinct from editors. Its description of proofreaders’ duties includes: “Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors.

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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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