Copy-Editing Tips

There is a fine line when it comes to copy-editing and copy-reading. On the one hand, as a copy-editor, it is your responsibility to correct all grammar mistakes, make sure the writing flows, and fact-check. But on the  other hand, you also have to be mindful of the writer’s style, and be courteous when making suggestions.

Here are some suggestions as to how to be a polite, likeable, yet respected copy-editor.