By: Bookbaby Blog
Copy
editing is the process of revising and correcting your written material to make
it the best it can be.
Copy
can be about any topic and come in any form, from manuscripts to essays to
material for a website. Regardless of the topic of a piece of text, a good copy
editor has the expertise to find and correct errors in spelling, grammar,
continuity, flow, and punctuation.
In
order to understand exactly what needs to be done to improve your writing, a
copy editor will ask the following questions:
1)
Who is the intended audience?
The
copy editor will ensure that the work is suitable for the intended readers of
the text. By knowing who will read the piece, the copy editor can confirm that
the writing is easy to understand.
2)
What is the purpose or intended effect of the work?
Understanding
the purpose of the work will enable the copy editor to ensure that the intended
meaning comes across clearly and concisely.
3)
Is the length appropriate for the audience and media?
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