HubHip: Arts: Writers Resources: Copy Editing (24)

DescriptionCopy editing involves checking written material for spelling, grammar, usage and style, as well as other issues, such as libel. It is more in-depth than proofreading and done earlier in the process, before the text is set to type.

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Copy Editing

Yahoo Groups: Copy Desk Cafe (Site) - Discussion group for those working in print journalism.
The Slot: A Spot for Copy Editors (Site) - Overview of newspaper copy editing and style points from a Washington Post copy editor.
The Electric Editors (Site) - Directory of links and an e-mail discussion list for editors.
American Copy Editors Society (Site) - Focus on journalism. Membership, conference and contest information, as well as training, job and internship listings, discussion group and advice.
National Fellowships for Copy Editors (Site) - Information on midcareer fellowships, including lists of previous fellows and conference materials.
Copy Editing for Magazines (Site) - A course syllabus in magazine copy editing and other information about the profession by Mindy McAdams.
The John Bremner Editing Test (Site) - Quiz with answer key from the legendary University of Kansas professor.
How to Edit Your Own Writing (Site) - Detailed 11-point self-editing checklist.
Edit-Work.com (Site) - Guidelines for creating a style for the company web site, and for editorial procedures. Gives the big picture for content managers.
Testy Copy Editors (Site) - Message board geared toward newspaper copy editing.
Society of Editors (NSW) (Site) - A society of freelance and in-house editors working in a range of situations in book, journal and magazine publishing both print and electronic.
Yahoo Groups: Copy Editors (Site) - Discussion group for copy editors in journalism.
Copy Editor (Site) - Language newsletter, website and job search for copy editors.
EServer TC Library: Editing (Site) - A collection of over 150 online resources about editing, indexing and copy editing, annotated and rated by professional writers.
Copyediting-L (CE-L) (Site) - Copyediting List at Indiana University. A list for copy editors and other defenders of the English language. Listserv archives, information on how to join, FAQs, photo album, and resources.
Bay Area Editors Forum (Site) - An association of in-house and freelance editors from a variety of publishing and publications settings. It helps employers and contractors find just the right editor. Also helps editors strengthen their skills, contacts, and awareness of professional opportunities.
A Capital Idea (Site) - This copyediting blog covers grammar and newspapers like they're going out of style.
e-Editor Blog (Site) - UK-based guide to writing and editing better, with tips, training and practical help.
Copy Massage (Site) - A twentysomething copy editor muses on the copy, the editing and the quirky rules that make folks despise us.
Editorial Freelancers Association (Site) - A national nonprofit professional organization of self-employed workers in the publishing and communications industries. Members include editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers, and translators.
Association of Art Editors (Site) - A national group whose members exchange information about editorial practices, standards, and job opportunities, both freelance and institutional.
Suite101: Editing & Publishing (Site) - A guide to editing and getting published.
Copy-Editing Corner (Site) - For copy editors to gather and discuss topics.
Society for Editors and Proofreaders (Site) - A professional organization based in the UK for editors and proofreaders. To promote high editorial standards.