Copyediting Services

What does a copy editor do, anyway?

Repair errors in grammar, syntax, diction, and usage

  • I’m very sure you meant “retinal” and not “rectal” here.

  • No need to be embarassed. Everyone mispells words sometimes! Don't let it effect you.

Bring work into alignment with the appropriate style guide

  • CMOS? MLA? APA? AP? Have no fear of these strange acronyms!

  • Let's decide: Whole-grain, wholegrain, or whole grain?

Suggest rephrases of awkward or unclear passages

  • “To boldly go” has a stronger rhythm than “to go boldly,” and it really is okay to split that infinitive.

Mend inconsistencies in logic, facts, and story

  • This character was described with blue eyes earlier, but they’re brown here.

  • Which transliteration is correct for this city name—or should both be used?

  • February 30 seems…wrong. Please double-check this date!

Standardize chapter headings, footnotes, endnotes, and other important and fiddly elements

  • Figures 1, ii, c, D… ? *cracks knuckles*