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How to Edit Writing in 3 Steps

Grammarly

When an editor is giving a substantive edit to a draft, their focus is on the text as a whole. 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. Fix any punctuation errors.

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Right, Wrong, and Relative

Arrant Pedantry

To me, “as such” is a prepositional phrase, and “such” is a pronoun that must refer to some sort of noun or noun phrase, as in “I’m a copy editor; as such, I fix bad writing.” We’ve simply been hired to fix errors and make text clear and readable.

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20 Online Proofreading Jobs for Beginners (2024 Guide)

Smart Blogger

Proofreaders scour text for errors missed during the editing process. Copy editors often have the responsibility of proofreading, as well. In addition, proofreading is considered the final stage of the editing process, so the proofreader can pick up any errors the copy editor may have missed.

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Develop a Successful App with Help from an App Copywriter

Susan Greene

Don’t copy big swaths of text from your website or brochure for your app. Consider having a copy editor review your work. If you discover that certain screens are causing confusion or aren’t getting users to take the desired action, revise the text. Tailor your content for mobile screens. No extra words.

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The “Only” Comma, pt. 1

Arrant Pedantry

The ensuing discussion prompted a friend and fellow editor, Iva Cheung , to make the following cartoon , which she dedicated to me: (Follow the link to see the mouseover text and bonus.). It may indeed sound ridiculous, but my coworker is far from the only editor or writer to have grappled with this problem.

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15+ Online Editing Jobs for Freelancers (& Beginners) in 2023

Smart Blogger

Whether you want to edit for the world of academia, publishing, business, or for print or the web, there’s a freelance editor job up for grabs. Jobs For Editors Jobs For Editors is a great place for beginners to cut their teeth and get paid to learn. They even train you so you know exactly how to edit the texts.

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

Smart Blogger

Here are some job sites for when you’re ready: Smart Blogger Proofed American Copy Editors Society If you prefer creating content over reviewing it, you can be a… 6. Read and write as much as possible, and consider a certification course. Then work on volunteer and small paid jobs as you build your skills and resume.