I recently got a request on an editing platform for developmental editing, which I have never done before. I've copy edited books while also making suggestions about flow and big picture. How do I learn? Are there some good free or reasonably priced courses? anything I can read? thanks!

Anyone knows where I can apply as a Copy Editor?

This is nuts to me since Chicago is the standard for book publishing. I’m editing a cookbook right now.

Hey! I'm a student finishing an editing course and need to find a real business, nonprofit, or organization willing to let me comprehensively edit one of their documents: employee handbook, training guide, FAQ, policy doc, brochure, etc. It will be completely free, no charge at all. I'd just need to briefly chat about what you'd want fixed, and the document needs to be at least 3000 words. Happy to share more about my background if helpful. Feel free to message, thanks in advance!

Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out.

This was the only active subreddit about editing that I could find so hopefully this is the right place to ask.

Based in Australia, but if you have relevant advice from other countries I'm happy to hear any of it.

I am considering a career change and want to know how I could move into editing in Australia.

I have been editing someone's novel recently as a favour, and I always used to volunteer to be the final lookover/editor during group assignments at uni. I have an interest and a strength for it but that is all - no training.

However, I keep seeing ads on social media advertising 8 week online editing course from Penguin books Australia and others. Some have said that they're for entry level editors and some don't imply that there are any prerequisites.

Just wondering if anyone can tell me the value of those courses. Are they something that I could use to genuinely break into the industry if I took it? Is an entry level editor someone who has no training? Or is it someone who has just done a degree?

What do jobs look like for editors in the industry?

I am more interested in, what I believe is called, structural or developmental editing on books. But any info is welcome.

Thank you!

[Hiring] Video Editor for Minecraft Horror/Comedy Content — Paid Per Video

Hey everyone! I make Minecraft horror/comedy videos for YouTube (long-form only, no shorts), and I'm looking for a video editor to help take my content to the next level.

What I need:

• Someone comfortable editing fast-paced, meme-y/funny cuts as well as tense horror pacing (sound design, jumpscare timing, etc.)
• Experience editing YouTube long-form content (videos are at least 8 minutes)
• Reliable turnaround time

Pay: Paid per video (rate depends on experience/portfolio — happy to discuss)

To apply:
Send me a few examples of your past edits (Minecraft or similar content preferred, but not required). If you think you're a good fit, add me on Discord: payatmc

Looking forward to working with some talented editors!

It seems there is little solid guidance in citing the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) using AMA. There are some guidelines on the USP website but not necessarily AMA.

My first inclination is:

General Chapter: Title. Year; USP-NF. Rockville, MD. doi:###

Or

Monograph: Title. Year; USP-NF. Rockville, MD. doi:###

The date of access is not available but what do you all think? Have you had to cite the USP?

Hi all. I want to get back into writing online articles. Are people still submitting articles to client in M.S Word format or am I hopelessly behind the times?

Should I be using more advanced tools? Will my work still be marketable in M.S Word format?

Thank you.

Hi everyone, I’m currently a master student trying to complete my masters of social work professional qualifying. I do have learning difficulties and I’m struggling with my spelling and grammar when it comes to editing my essays. I was wondering if anyone would be interested/able to help with my editing and proofreading process? Usually the essays are between 2000 and 3000 words I was wondering if anyone could provide rough quotes. Thank you!

Could y'all just check it out? Also I'll say upfront that's it's unpaid work, I mean it's sort of a passion project yknow so if you're curious please check it out

There's no sticky thread I can find to reference.

I have a BA in English and an MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction focused). I have experience working in a writing center but no actual portfolio items.

I can do academic and creative writing, have a light training in grant writing (need to brush up on it). But how do I build my portfolio when I have nothing to start with?

As part of an Editorial Assistant job application, I am required to submit an editing sample. But I do not happen to have any. Can someone let me know where or how I can acquire writing samples that I can perhaps edit? Or are there any other ways I can go about it? Like offering editorial services - but that might take time, and I might miss out on the opportunity to apply to this job. Any leads regarding this are appreciated. Thank you!

My husband and I just started a pitch package editorial service, and I'm currently looking into what websites besides reddit are worth looking into. I checked Wattpadd, but it doesn't have any forums beyond commenting on stories. Does anyone have any suggestions about where to look?

"A client just sent me a document created in LibreOffice. I normally use Microsoft Word.

Should I ask the client to convert the file for me, or is it on me to handle the conversion? I’m also wondering if installing something like WPS Office, which supposedly opens LibreOffice files more cleanly than Word, might be the smoother solution. What do you do in this situation?"

I have my first movie critique ready to go up on my Substack, but would like an editor to take a look first I’m opposed to using AI but is that the best option or are there some places where I can have a editor check my grammar and review for real feedback?
Open to suggestions! Thanks!

I am a proofreader and editor for writers, students, and content creators polish their writing with clarity and precision. I’m currently building my portfolio and have worked with authors, students, and bloggers on Reddit. Starting at $2 per 1,000 words for proofreading and $4 per 1,000 words for writing. If anyone is interested dm me

Curious if anyone has dropped any of their habits..

One of my clients had this to say about working with me. If you need a copy editor, keep reading.

“I worked with CreateWithDemola on several copy-editing and beta-reading projects and was consistently impressed by his attention to detail and constructive feedback. He has a strong ability to spot subtle details, consider different angles, and offer thoughtful suggestions that strengthen the work. He always prioritised deadlines without ever sacrificing quality, and I was very happy to recommend him to others.”

That’s from someone I’ve worked with on multiple copy editing projects. Not a one-off either, we’ve worked together several times.

I want to be clear about what copy editing actually involves, because a lot of writers confuse it with proofreading. Copy editing is not just fixing commas. It’s the sentence that’s grammatically fine but still confusing. The paragraph that quietly loses momentum. The inconsistency on page 200 that contradicts something you wrote on page 40. The dialogue tag that pulls a reader out of the scene right when things were getting good. The stuff that slips through no matter how many times you read your own work, because you already know what you meant to say.

I’ve been doing this for nine years, fiction and nonfiction both. MA in English. I work line by line, not with a find-and-replace tool.

What you’ll get back is a fully tracked-changes manuscript with comments explaining anything I flagged beyond a basic grammar fix, so you’re not just receiving corrections without understanding them.

Before you commit to anything, send me your first 1,000 words. I’ll edit them for free so you can see exactly how I work.

Rate is $0.02 per word. An 80,000-word manuscript works out to $1,600.

DM me here or email me at [email protected] if you’re interested.

If you're an indie romance or fantasy author looking for a fresh set of eyes before you publish, I'd love to help.

I'm a freelance copy editor and proofreader who specializes in indie romance and fantasy. I focus on catching the little things that are easy to miss, such as typos, grammar mistakes, punctuation, spelling, formatting inconsistencies, and continuity issues, so that readers can stay immersed in your story instead of stumbling over errors.

One of my favorite parts of this job is hearing authors say how amazed they are by how many small errors are still hiding in a manuscript they thought was finished.

If you'd like to see whether we're a good fit, I offer a free 1,000-word sample edit with no obligation. Please send me a message with any questions, or visit my website to learn more about my services and read testimonials from previous clients.

https://happilyeditedafter.wordpress.com/

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently started offering affordable document formatting and polishing for people who have messy Word documents, PDFs, CVs, reports, business documents or AI-generated drafts that need cleaning up.

I can help with:

• consistent fonts and spacing
• headings and section structure
• page numbers
• headers and footers
• table of contents
• cleaner layout and alignment
• making the document look more professional and easier to read

I’m currently taking on a few first clients at a low starting rate while I build up reviews and examples.

This is mainly for formatting and presentation, not full copywriting or academic/legal checking.

Happy to help with a small document first. Message me with what you need formatted and I’ll let you know if I can help.

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Nova Techset is looking for detail-oriented Copy Editors to join our growing publishing team. We're hiring both freelance and full-time editors with strong English language skills and a passion for producing high-quality content.

What we offer:

• Full-Time and Freelance opportunities
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How to apply:
Send your resume to [[email protected]]() with the subject line "CE Applicant."

In cases where an author says "said something like." For example: He said something like "I hate tennis shoes." Is there a comma after "like"? I can't seem to find an answer in Chicago or anywhere else.

Also, in a related question, what about after "thinking"? For example: He was thinking Why can't I find my phone? I know there should be a comma if it's "He thought, I can't find my phone" but I'm not sure if the same is true for "He was thinking."