A copy-editor has the task of editing text and making improvements etc. The copy editor must make sure that any grammatical or spelling errors must be corrected before a final proof copy is made.
Copy editors will make cuts to the text to improve it and make it more suitable for publishing. They must also make sure that the text matches the publisher's house style.
The majority of copy editors have a degree, usually in English Language or journalism. However, there are home study courses that can be taken for people who wish to gain knowledge of how copy editing works and to gain diplomas.
The Society for Editors and Proofreaders also run copy editing courses, along with proofreading courses, and there are university courses available to gain a degree in publishing.
Copy editors will make cuts to the text to improve it and make it more suitable for publishing. They must also make sure that the text matches the publisher's house style.
The majority of copy editors have a degree, usually in English Language or journalism. However, there are home study courses that can be taken for people who wish to gain knowledge of how copy editing works and to gain diplomas.
The Society for Editors and Proofreaders also run copy editing courses, along with proofreading courses, and there are university courses available to gain a degree in publishing.