Meet the copy editors behind bestsellers
A copy editor does more than address grammatical errors. They improve your manuscript's readability, ensure your book adheres to the right style sheet, and fine-tune your prose.
On Reedsy, meet editors with years of copy editing experience at Big 5 publishers. Our editors have an ear for beautiful, readable sentences and understand the ins and outs of different style guides.
Paul H.
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I have a PhD in philosophy and two decades' experience in editing humanities manuscripts for university presses and independent authors!
Joe P.
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Fast. Friendly. Experienced. Thorough. I'm here to help you be your best. Sample edits available.
Rosie G.
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Hi! I'm a children's book editor / author with 11 years of experience. I specialise in picture books and novelty books... and I love rhyme!
Michael T.
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Experienced, empathetic, knowledgeable. MS in Publishing. A decade at major houses Penguin Random House, W. W. Norton, Simon and Schuster.
Jessica S.
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Meticulous nonfiction copy editor since 2014. Specialize in health and self-discovery, help authors enhance their writing to wow readers.
What can you expect from a Reedsy copy editor?
A professional copy editor on Reedsy will thoroughly go through your text, making changes that perfect your manuscript by improving accuracy, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. They’ll also eliminate redundancies and ensure consistency of style, checking that your own personal style remains intact through smaller details such as hyphenation and capitalization.
Importantly, a copy editor will also strengthen the prose throughout. They will substitute weak words, phrases, and sentences with powerful alternatives, often restructuring sentences for improved clarity. Once your manuscript has been copy edited, it will become more efficient, accurate, and focused on your voice.
Note that while the purview of a copy editor will vary from contract to contract, most copy editors will not handle "big picture" issues such as characterization, plot, or structure. Those responsibilities fall to a developmental editor. Copy editing takes a closer view of a manuscript by focusing on individual sentences and paragraphs.
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