Smart Blogger

MARCH 16, 2023

As a freelance editor, you’ll improve content for readability or visual appeal. 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. They list openings for copy editing, video content editing jobs, and more.

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. ”. Grammarly offers a succinct explanation of how a copy editor approaches content: The tasks include checking written material for grammar, spelling, style and punctuation issues before it’s prepared for proofreading. What’s the difference? The math doesn’t add up.

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Publishing Trends

AUGUST 1, 2023

At Penguin Children’s , Gerard Mancini , vice president, executive director managing editorial & production editorial will retire in December. Mancini joined the Viking Children’s editorial team in the fall of 1985. Artie Bennett , executive copy editor, will retire on November 10.

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Arrant Pedantry

OCTOBER 24, 2019

But a few people said they’d read no difference between the two, and one friend responded simply with this gif: Out of more than two dozen respondents, only a few answered with the editorially sanctioned explanation: that the first implies that Frank has multiple brothers, while the second implies that he has only one.

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Top Content Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2022

Developmental editing , substantive editing , line editing , and copy editing each tackle a specific problem or concern with your writing. This editorial hierarchy begins by addressing big picture issues that affect the overall structure and cohesion of your work. Line editing Line editing and copy editing are close cousins.

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

They could use someone to do their research, proofreading, copy editing jobs, etc. You can also try: Getting an introduction from someone who knows them; Connecting with them on social and building a relationship; Creating a piece of content (perhaps copy for a landing page?) But most would prefer to have someone do it for free.

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Smart Blogger

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Previous job postings include: Content Writer PR Coordinator Copywriter Senior Copy Editor. Previous job postings include: Senior Lead Campaign Designer Writer Copy Writer Men’s Fashion Writer. Previous job postings include: Freelance writer Copy editor Copywriter. Fashionista.

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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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The Creative Penn

JULY 8, 2024

Or is it more about, for example, editorial budget for 150,000 words is much more than a 60,000-word book? I feel like the word editor is so difficult because it can mean so many things. What does a developmental editor do that is different to a line editor, a copy editor, a red-marks-all-over-the-page editor?

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The Subversive Copy Editor

JANUARY 1, 2022

Good editors ask questions before answering. But people without editorial training aren’t always put off by lack of context. The right grammar in creative writing is a slippery fish. From page to page it can change depending on level of formality, dialect, character, and tone. To many, there’s only one right answer, no matter what.

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The Subversive Copy Editor

JANUARY 16, 2023

Another terrific and comprehensive post on  finding, hiring, and working with an editor  is by editor Chantel Hamilton at publishing guru Jane Friedman’s blog,  JaneFriedman.com. Both posts include links to other valuable resources.

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Kayleigh Moore

JUNE 24, 2021

Ever wondered what things a professional editor looks for when he/she sits down to edit? I want to be able to know what to look for in my writing and turn a sharp editorial eye on the things I put together. Good editors understand nuance. No one will read your work as closely as your copy editor. I know I do.

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Publishing Trends

AUGUST 24, 2023

Seema Mahanian joins Pamela Dorman Books as senior editor and reports to Dorman. After three decades at Random House , Benjamin Dreyer , VP, executive managing editor and copy chief, will retire in December. Production editor Carol Naughton will retire on December 15 and production manager Ellen Reed will retire on December 1.

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Content Marketing Institute

MAY 15, 2018

Fact-checking was once the responsibility of that highly endangered species, the copy editor (something for which they were never fully appreciated). Yes, fact-checking can be both boring and frustrating, but that doesn’t mean it can be skipped or taken less seriously.

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Publishing Trends

AUGUST 5, 2024

Raquel Pelzel will join Voracious as editorial director on September 3rd, reporting to Michael Szczerban. She was previously editorial director for cooking at Clarkson Potter. Mollie Weisenfeld , associate editor, is leaving the company. At Penguin Random House , Gillian Arthur has joined Crown as proofreader and copy editor.

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Publishing Trends

JANUARY 16, 2024

At Penguin Random House , Chloe Gandy has joined Penguin Canada as editorial assistant, Natasha Tsakiris has joined as senior publicist, and Ayomikum Taiwo has joined as human resources coordinator. Doubleday Canada has Diyasha Sen joining as editorial assistant. Rebecca Vitkus has been promoted to senior managing editor.

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