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Trained Copy Editor

$35/hr Starting at $70

Copy editing is often confused with proofreading, but these are not the same services. Copy editors focus on the technical aspects of writing; through a thorough line-by-line reading, we correct grammatical errors, misspellings, incorrect homophone usage, and the like. We examine the flow and consistency of the text, and often eliminate wordiness or redundancies. We also ensure that brand names, titles, institutions, (etc.), are referred to correctly and are notated in-text with the preferred formatting style (italics, quotes, boldfacing, etc,). A copy editor may occasionally rewrite a sentence or move a paragraph for organizational purposes, but this level of editing does not include substantial rewriting of the text or changes to the overall arc of the manuscript.

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$35/hr Ongoing

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Copy editing is often confused with proofreading, but these are not the same services. Copy editors focus on the technical aspects of writing; through a thorough line-by-line reading, we correct grammatical errors, misspellings, incorrect homophone usage, and the like. We examine the flow and consistency of the text, and often eliminate wordiness or redundancies. We also ensure that brand names, titles, institutions, (etc.), are referred to correctly and are notated in-text with the preferred formatting style (italics, quotes, boldfacing, etc,). A copy editor may occasionally rewrite a sentence or move a paragraph for organizational purposes, but this level of editing does not include substantial rewriting of the text or changes to the overall arc of the manuscript.

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Copy EditingEditingGrammarWriting

1 Reviews

  • Costa Rica Kent says,

    I originally found Erika on Upwork, where she has a great track record with dozens of 5-star reviews. She's new to Guru, which is the only explanation for her lack of recent feedback and good reviews on this site. Ericka is a very capable and experienced editor, and a great choice for anyone who is looking for a truly professional editor.

    for Edit Divanorum on Aug 25, 2016

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