Still, no matter how scary, editing is an essential part of the process. But there are so many types of editing. Which is why this article is all about copy editing \u2014 one of the most often used types of editing, perhaps behind proofreading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So read on to find out all you need to know about what copy editing entails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is one of a series of posts about editing. We recommend taking a look<\/a> at the others too!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Copy editing (sometimes also correctly spelled copyediting), is the process of finding errors and improving readability within a piece of written material before publication.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This can be a blog post, a book, newspaper article \u2014 pretty much anything written. This is what the “copy” portion of copy editing refers to: the written words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a few different levels of copyediting which we'll discuss below. But for now, let's go over what a general copy editor will look for when they get your book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A copy editor will look first and foremost for various errors. These include spelling errors, punctuation errors, formatting errors, and grammatical errors. They will correct these errors with the dreaded red pen (or digital equivalent thereof), the marks of which every author just loves to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A professional copy editor will also look at sentence structure and flow. They'll look for things like run-on sentences, passive voice, and unclear scenes or descriptions. A professional copy editor may also provide general advice on how to improve the flow of the text while staying true to your writing style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A copy editor will also look for inconsistencies. If you've written a character with green eyes in one scene and blue eyes the next, a copyedit should catch this. But, unlike developmental editing, which looks at the overall story structure, copy editing concentrates on the smaller details that make up the larger story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (A good copyeditor would also catch the fact that I use copyedit instead of copy edit throughout this article. Both are technically correct, but you want to stay consistent throughout your text.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides checking grammar, spelling, and word usage, a copy editor will often act as a fact checker. This is more common in nonfiction books, memoirs, and historical fiction where factual errors are more of an issue. However, if you based your fiction novel on true events, you could benefit from this aspect of the copy editing process, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n Write and format professional books with ease. \u00a0Never before has creating formatted books been easier.<\/p>\n Click here to see it in action<\/a> <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n Copy editing means different things to different people. With all the different types of editing out there, it's good to be clear on what exactly you're getting from a copy editing service (or any editing service<\/a>, for that matter).<\/p>\n\n\n\n A copy edit, a line edit, and a developmental edit are three different processes that are easily confused. Developmental editing concerns the story itself, not the mechanics of the writing. Line editing is a line-by-line evaluation of your stylistic choices and prose. Then again, some copy editors may offer all of the above for an additional fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Table of contents<\/h2>
What Is Copy Editing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mechanical Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Flow and Sentence Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Consistency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fact Checking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Get Clear On Copy Editing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Different Types of Editing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n