What is Copy Editing? Copy editing is a bit of a gray area in the editing world. No one seems to agree 100% on what distinguishes it as the editing level/step between developmental editing (big picture edits) and proofreading (cosmetic edits). There has also been a decline in its use. Some newspapers have laid off … Continue reading Copy Editing Tips and Tricks
I recently got an interesting response back on one of my blind pitches. Through the pitch, I asked an author who had a mystery series in the works—let's call him M—if he would like a copy editor. His response was that he was interested but since he was the PIC, he wanted to be able to … Continue reading Who Does No. 2 Work For?: The Editor, Writer Relationship
*This is a post I wrote for my LinkedIn followers, but I thought with so many good writers here on WordPress that this would be knowledge worth sharing so that you don't get screwed over on your first try at self-publishing. The Danger of Cheap and Fast Today I was approached to take on a … Continue reading Cheap and Fast is Never a Good Sign: How to avoid crummy freelance editors
Okay, so now that I've covered why writers should edit, the different types of editing and the challenges of editing, it's time to get down to business and talk about some of the best ways to find paid editing jobs. Freelance Sites: Whether it is a site where you create a profile or simply a … Continue reading How to Land Editing Gigs
When you apply to an editing job, you need to know exactly what type of editing the client wants. The client may not know the difference, but you should, in order to charge the appropriate rate. The three types of editing are Proofreading, Copy Editing, and Substantive Editing. There is some overlap between the definitions, … Continue reading Know Your Editing Types
