Lighter than a line edit but much deeper than a proofread, in a copy edit I get into the meat of each sentence to make sure there are no errors. For a copy edit we are not looking at what role the subject of the sentence plays in the bigger picture — only the sentence matters at this level. In my role as copy editor, think of me as your editor with blinders. With them on, I won’t be touching the plot, or changing characters, writing style, or pacing.
A copy editor doesn’t modify sentences, chop them up or combine them. My focus will be on making sure of the correctness of the syntax and grammar. But the copy editor’s job is more than just checking grammar and spelling. I need to ensure that all elements of the manuscript are consistent, cohesive and complete.
Copy editing can be heavy, medium or light depending on the amount of work or the needs of the manuscript. Again, being able to do English copy editing and Spanish copy editing is a big help to a lot of my clients.
Heavy copy editing may stray into the realm of line editing or even substantive editing when it involves changes to structure. This can happen while working with any author, but is especially true when working on manuscripts authored by non-native, non-fluent English writers. In such cases, the content might be brilliant from a developmental perspective but sentences could be cumbersome, paragraphs need better organization and word choices might not be optimal.
If you’re thinking that you might need a little more help, check out my Spanish and English line editing service.
Medium and light copy editing do not require structural changes. They focus on improvements like correcting wordiness, punctuation, subject-verb agreement and others from the above list.
Now is a good time to mention that if you’re on a limited budget, are confident in your writing style, and are only going to have one round of editing done, make it a copy edit. While a misspelled or misused word in a published book can be embarrassing, a full sentence that just doesn’t make sense is worse.
Contact me right away to discuss your English copy editing job.
Spanish copy editing works on the same principles as English copy editing; however, you need an in-depth knowledge of the Spanish language to be successful. I began studying Spanish close to 40 years ago and have been in love with the language ever since.
Over my years as a copy editor, I’ve copy edited various Spanish novels, journals, and web pages, and I’ve even completed Spanish projects with large publishers, such as HarperCollins Publishing. You can trust me to handle your copy editing as well.
Contact me to discuss your Spanish copy editing needs.
If a little more help is needed, there is the developmental editing level.
Or, maybe you are thinking of having your English-language novel translated to Spanish.
It just might be that my English and Spanish proofreading service is what you are looking for.
You are always welcome to read comments from satisfied clients I have helped with my bilingual editing and translation service.
To see some more of the novels I have edited, exercise your forefinger a bit by scrolling down the page.
Does getting a professional copy edit for your English- or Spanish-language novel interest you?
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