COPY EDITOR

Brian Kale

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About this service

Summary

As a copy editor, my primary responsibility is to review and edit written content to ensure accuracy, clarity, grammar, punctuation, and adherence to style guidelines. Here are the main tasks I will perform;

-Proofreading: I will carefully read through written material, checking for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.

-Editing: I will make necessary changes to improve the clarity, flow, and overall readability of the content. This may involve rephrasing or restructuring sentences, paragraphs, or entire sections.

-Fact-checking: I will verify the accuracy of information stated in the content, ensuring that all claims and references are supported by credible sources.

-Style adherence: I will ensure that the content follows the applicable style guide, whether it's a specific company style or a recognized style such as AP Style or Chicago Manual of Style. Consistency in formatting, punctuation, capitalization, and citing sources is crucial.

-Quality control: I will maintain high standards of quality for all published content. Identify and fix any errors or inconsistencies that may compromise the credibility and professionalism of the material.

-Communication: Effectively communicate revisions and edits to the writer, explaining the reasons behind the changes made, and collaborating on any necessary revisions.

-Meeting deadlines: Managing my time effectively to meet project deadlines, especially when dealing with multiple assignments simultaneously.

-Stay updated: Keep up with language trends, grammar rules, industry terminology, and any evolving style guidelines to enhance your editing skills and provide accurate recommendations.

-Attention to detail: Pay close attention to every aspect of the content, from the smallest details to the bigger picture. Maintain a keen eye for errors, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.

What's included

Error-Free Text
-Corrected spelling mistakes, grammar errors, typos, and punctuation errors. -Ensuring proper use of capitalization, verb tenses, and sentence structure. - Consistent style and formatting, adhering to relevant guidelines (such as APA, MLA, or Chicago Manual of Style).
Clarity and Coherence
- Clarification of confusing or ambiguous statements. - Improved sentence structure, transitions, and overall readability. - Suggestions for enhancing the coherence and logical flow of the text.
Proofreading
- Thoroughly reviewed and edited content to ensure accuracy, grammar, punctuation, and spelling are correct. - Consistency in tone, style, and formatting throughout the written material. - Improved readability and flow of the content. - Suggestions and revisions for sentence structure, word choice, and clarity.
Copywriting
-Write clear, concise, and attention-grabbing headlines, taglines, and calls-to-action. -Ensure all written material adheres to brand guidelines, tone of voice, and style guidelines. -Proofread and edit content for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. -Revise and modify content based on feedback, ensuring that it meets the client's goals and requirements. -Develop and craft compelling and persuasive written content for a variety of mediums including websites, blogs, social media, advertisements, press releases, email campaigns, and more.

Skills and tools

Copywriter

Proofreader

Content Moderator