What is copyediting?
Copyediting is editing of any communication piece for clarity, consistency, accuracy, and adherence to the chosen style guide, such as AMA for medical publications or AP for journalism pieces.
What types of writing require copyediting?
Any writing that will have your name on it deserves to be copyedited. Hiring me to copyedit your work helps ensure your article, novel, or journal is free of errors, both in style and formatting.
Examples of pieces to be copyedited:
Examples of pieces to be copyedited:
- Medical or science manuscripts
- ESL manuscripts before submission to journals
- Marketing materials for internal and external audiences
- White papers
- Website content
Why can't a writer edit his own work?
Writers can't successfully edit their own work because they are so close to it that they can't see any errors. Misspellings, misplaced commas, and missing words are easily overseen by writers reading their own work.
Also, the writer knows exactly what he or she is trying to say with their content, so it's challenging for an author to realize that their structure or word choice is confusing and clarity is lacking. A copyeditor is a fresh set of eyes on your work, who helps check for accuracy and ensures that the piece is comprehensive and clear.
Also, the writer knows exactly what he or she is trying to say with their content, so it's challenging for an author to realize that their structure or word choice is confusing and clarity is lacking. A copyeditor is a fresh set of eyes on your work, who helps check for accuracy and ensures that the piece is comprehensive and clear.
