21. Words For Copy Editors A list of terms (defined) that copy editors use in their work. to be able to defend his or her decisions to writers, editors, and fellow copy editors. http://www.well.com/user/mmcadams/words.html

A Spelling Test Reference Books Web Links Magazine Copy Editing Words About Words To communicate about their work, copy editors use a number of terms that most people forgot after their last course in English composition (or maybe never knew at all). In addition to knowing how to make a poor sentence better, a copy editor has to be able to defend his or her decisions to writers, editors, and fellow copy editors. That means being able to talk the talk. This list also provides a good indication of the errors that copy editors commonly catch and correct. antecedent A word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers, usually (but not always) one that precedes the pronoun. Gary lives in the suburbs and commutes to his job in the city. Gary's job is unpleasant because it requires that he deal with rude and surly people. A possessive is not an appropriate antecedent: Gary's job is a 45-minute commute from his home. EDIT: Gary has a 45-minute commute to his job. EDIT: Gary's job is a 45-minute commute from home.

22. An Editor's Resource | The The Writers Home Editors' Page A Service For Placing Writer s Resumes On The Web. Includes job listings for freelance copy editors, and a directory. Internet Press Guild http://www.writershome.com/editors/

Overview Resumes Editors Learn ... Lon EDITORS Click Below To Put Your Resume On The Web FOR EDITORS ONLY LOOKING FOR A WRITER? Click here to go to our Writer's Resume Directory , where you will find links to the Web-page resumes of writers. Writers are categorized according to their particular fields of expertise, and an alphabetical list (by last name) is also provided. These listings should be considered a point of first contact, as space restrictions allow for only brief descriptions in conjunction with each link. The resumes themselves (which are actually private Web pages) will contain all the information an editor might need to judge and contact the writer. In some cases, resumes will include writing samples and/or links to spots on the Web where the writer's work appears. Updates are made to these Web-page resumes as often as possible, so if you have difficulty making contact, please keep trying. EDITORIAL HUMOR Click here to go to our How To Rite Page and take a break from the grind with some of the best editorial humor on the Web. From "Analogies You Probably Won't Find In Great Literature," to tips on how not to write, this page is chock full of irreverent and funny stuff to brighten up your worst day. NOTE: Especially good on Mondays.

23. Need A Freelancer? Our members are writers, editors, line editors, copy editors, researchers, proofreaders, picture researchers, indexers, desktop publishers, designers, http://www.the-efa.org/clients.html

24. EFA Events writers and copy editors. This joint meeting is presented by the New York chapter of Freelance writers and copy editors are crucial to the trade press. http://www.the-efa.org/events.html

25. E-resources editors and copy editors should check out copy Editing first. The union supports writers grievances against publications that don t pay and maintains a http://www.nyu.edu/classes/copyXediting/eresources.html

Editing Workshop, G54.1123, Spring 2005 Sonia Jaffe Robbins home syllabus weekly assignments ... site map E-RESOURCES FOR COPY EDITORS (a work in progress) 2. Reference Facts Words Journalism and media Current events ... Word Fun If you have suggestions for this list, send them to me. Students in the Editing Workshop, G54.1123, will receive extra credit for their suggestions. Send a description of what you've found, with the URL, to the class mailing list/forum, copyxediting. We'll check it out and discuss online how useful the resource is. ADDED JANUARY 2005 Al-Jazeera Back to Iraq BeliefNet Iraq and U.S. conflict ... Who's Alive and Who's Dead ADDED JANUARY 2004 100 Most Often Misspelled Words in English American Biz Jargon Army units: size and commanders Conversions Online ... More information about the various versions of the FAQ There are at least three versions of the FAQ, including supplements, for this longstanding newsgroup, which discusses all facets of the English language , highlights the most frequently asked grammar, punctuation, pronunciation, and spelling questions; usage disputes; word and phrase origins; and lists recommended dictionaries, grammars, usage, as well as online works and related newsgroups. The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation Jane Straus is a consultant and teacher of grammar and good writing to organizations, corporations, and other groups. This site has short, easily remembered

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Join the InkwellEditorial.com Get FREE Report From Startup to Success: Editorial Employee to Employer via Email When You Subscribe! Email: Home About Us Contact Us Post Feedback: Thank you so much for putting all those testing links on your site I'm doing some of the AP style tests now a job interview came up out of the blue and I was able to brush up on my rusty spelling. What a big, big, big help! Thank you! C. Townsel, Atlanta, GA Following are companies that use freelance copy editors, editors, proofreaders and/or indexers. If you know of others, please take a moment to send in the web address where guidelines can be found. We'll update listings as they come in. 1. Tehabi: Click here for freelance info. About: Tehabi Books works with national and international publishers , leading corporations , and recognized brands to identify, develop, and co-publish authoritative illustrated books . Since its founding in 1994, Tehabi Books has published over 60 titles, with 5 million books in print. Land that Job/Freelance Assignment!

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writers.net Writers - Published Writers - Unpublished Literary Agents Editors Publishers Resources Log in Join WritersNet browse by type browse by location ... FAQs Directory of Editors Have you got your hardhat on? We are still working on this section of WritersNet. Are You An Editor? Add Your Listing We are looking for editors. If you can help writers become published or sell more of their work we want to hear from you. It doesn't matter whether you are a copy editor, a content editor, an acquisitions editor or run a print or online magazine; we'd like our writers to be able to find you. Add your details to the directory now. A Great Way To Be Found By Writing Talent The Directory of Editors will be a place for writers to find people who can help turn their work into income or improve their chance of success in the fickle world of publishing. Find An Editor Browse ( by location or by type ) or search through our directory of editors to find the right editor for you. Home Writers Literary Agents Editors ... Contact Us

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29. PoeWar.com Writing Employment » Blog Archive » Freelance Copy Editor — S Jobs for writers, editors, proofreaders and more. 7/29/2005. Freelance copy Editor — Santa Monica, CA. Posted by PoeWar @ 329 pm. http://www.poewar.com/jobs/archives/2005/07/29/freelance-copy-editor-santa-monic

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31. Poynter Online - Mind If We Watch? Years later, when veteran copy editors gathered for a Poynter seminar earlier writers and editors might admire the flow of a story without noting the http://poynteronline.org/content/content_view.asp?id=9035

32. Writers And Editors, Including Technical Writers writers and editors communicate through the written word. Many assistants, such as copy editors or production assistants, hold entrylevel jobs. http://www.jobbankusa.com/ohb/ohb089.html

Job Search Browse Jobs by State Post Resume-Member Login Resume Broadcaster Work at Home Work At Home Jobs Resume Writing Services Instant Cover Letters Free Sample Cover Letters ... Home © 1995-2005 Job Bank USA Jobs, career information, and employment services for job candidates, employees, employers and recruiters. Writers and Editors, Including Technical Writers Nature of the Work Working Conditions Employment Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement ... Sources of Additional Information Significant Points Competition is expected to be less for lower paying, entry-level jobs at small daily and weekly newspapers, trade publications, and radio and television broadcasting stations in small markets. Persons who fail to gain better paying jobs or earn enough as independent writers usually are able to transfer readily to communications-related jobs in other occupations. Nature of the Work About this section Index Writers and editors communicate through the written word. Writers develop original fiction and nonfiction for books, magazines and trade journals, newspapers, technical reports, online distribution, company newsletters, radio and television broadcasts, movies, and advertisements. Editors Writers either select a topic or are assigned one by an editor. Then they gather information through personal observation, library and Internet research, and interviews. Writers select the material they want to use, organize it into a meaningful format, and use the written word to express ideas and convey information to readers. Often, writers revise or rewrite sections, searching for the best organization or the right phrasing.

33. Art Squad: Dallas - Writers writers/editors/Proofreaders. To qualify, candidates must have at least two years Art Squad/Dallas is looking for a strong copy editor/proofer for an http://www.artsquad.com/html/dallas/writers.html

Writers/Editors/Proofreaders To qualify, candidates must have at least two years experience in promotional, ad copy writing, editing or proofreading. Please see job description for specific experience requirements. Updated 09.14.05 Reference Job Number: Proofer Work Class: Full Time Salary: $38-43K/DOE Location: Dallas, TX Art Squad/Dallas has an opening for a proofer with a mid-sized agency. Our client is looking for someone with 2-5 years of proofing experience within an agency environment. Testing will be part of the process prior to be considered a candidate. Copy editing and bilingual Spanish is a PLUS. No relocation fees available. Dallas/Fort Worth area residents only encouraged to apply. Reference Job Number: INTERNET WRI Copywriter (Interactive) Work Class: Freelance Salary: $20-$30/hr Location: Dallas, TX Art Squad/Dallas is looking for all levels of copywriters with interactive experience. Must have a minimum 2 years of experience. To be considered for this, please submit samples of interactive/Web/Internet writing. Candidates who do not send in samples will not be considered. No relocation fees available. Dallas/Fort Worth area residents only encouraged to apply.

34. American Copy Editors Society Some Morning News writers resent having their stories reworked for Quick, Matthew Crowley is a business copy editor for the Las Vegas ReviewJournal. http://www.copydesk.org/2005conference/niptuck.htm

Brevity is the soul of writ Tight, well-toned stories save space and readers' time, and shedding the flab need not be painful. By Matthew Crowley T he business section or the blogs? “Adult Swim” or Sunday’s front page? If stories aren’t clear and concise, seminar leader Chris Wienandt said, a reader’s eyes may drift from articles to the Cartoon Network, or another diversion. Wienandt focused on story tightening, major, minor and otherwise, in his seminar “Nip/Tuck: Trimming the Fat From Stories” at the American Copy Editors Society’s ninth-annual conference in Hollywood. ''NIP/TUCK: TRIMMING THE FAT FROM STORIES,'' presented by Chris Wienandt, Dallas Morning News Tight, bright sentences matter, Wienandt said, because bad writing can drive readers away from stories. Readers see muddled copy and say “why try.” “One of the problems with stories is that they’re too damn long and boring,” he said. “They’re written in a way that’s not interesting ... they’re too jargony, too journalesy.” Often, Wienandt said, tighter (and shorter) stories seem more inviting to readers, which may mean copy desks need to do the shortening. Cuts are sometimes both wise and necessary, he said; a 40-inch story won’t fit in a 20-inch hole.

35. American Copy Editors Society John McIntyre’s audience of copy editors laughed when he said “crepuscular. And though writers may ambitiously try for elegance, they may also fall flat http://www.copydesk.org/2005conference/crepuscular.htm

An ounce of pretention, a pound of obscure Writers' mangled or misplaced attempts at literary elegance can confuse and annoy newspaper readers. By Matthew Crowley J ohn McIntyre’s audience of copy editors laughed when he said “crepuscular.” Though they’d been reading and editing copy for years, some of them, it seemed, had never seen such a word, or heard it. McIntyre argued they shouldn’t have seen “crepuscular” in their newsrooms, even if he did once. In his seminar “That Crepuscular Light: Ornamental Language and Metaphor” at the American Copy Editors Society’s ninth-annual conference in Hollywood, McIntyre said striving to make the newspaper writing lively and interesting is admirable. ''THAT CREPUSCULAR LIGHT: ORNAMENTAL LANGUAGE AND METHAPHOR,'' presented by John McIntyre, Baltimore Sun But, he said, language must fit its context. And though writers may ambitiously try for elegance, they may also fall flat, McIntyre said. “If you are going to attempt literary writing, you are going to get judged by literary standards,” McIntyre said. “And the problem is writers are not the best judges of their work.”

36. Inkygirl: Telecommuting Jobs For Writers: JAHCO Creative Enterprises: Seeks Free JAHCO Creative Enterprises seeks freelance copy editors. Seeks copy editors to edit a 68000 wd novel, pays $16/1000 wds. More info Berkeley Journalism http://www.electricpenguin.com/ohi/jobs/archives/002002.html

Inkygirl: Telecommuting Jobs For Writers « Ten short articles needed ASAP Main Seeking Professional Book Reviewer (Horror) » April 07, 2003 JAHCO Creative Enterprises: seeks freelance copy editors Seeks copy editors to edit a 68,000 wd novel, pays $16/1000 wds. More info: Berkeley Journalism Posted by Debbie at April 7, 2003 11:50 AM

37. Inkygirl: Telecommuting Jobs For Writers: Financial Publications: Freelance Copy Magazine travel section needs writer Main Dissertation editors ». February 14, 2003. Financial Publications freelance copy editor http://www.electricpenguin.com/ohi/jobs/archives/001913.html

Inkygirl: Telecommuting Jobs For Writers « Magazine travel section needs writer Main Dissertation editors » February 14, 2003 Financial Publications: freelance copy editor Financial Engineering News is looking for a professional freelance copy editor to work with them on a regular basis in the production of each issue. Not sure is this is telecommuting, but since it mentions working with authors by e-mail, there's a good chance. More info: JournalismJobs.com Posted by Debbie at February 14, 2003 10:10 AM

38. Bookstore And Reference Library For Writers: Authors, Students, Business Writers libary for writers by catagory authors, business writers, students, copy editors, The Writer s Guide to Book editors, Publishers Literary Agents, http://www.acecopyediting.com/ACEcopyediting - Book Store.htm

ACE Copyediting.com: Bookstore and Reference Library for Writers Write like a pro! Say what you mean! Get the results you want and need! A published document is always a rewritten document. HOME BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHOR SERVICES AGENT AND PUBLISHER SERVICES ... QUOTE S E-ZINE SAMPLES TESTIMONIALS ABOUT ME BOOK STORE FOR WRITERS REFERENCE LINKS FOR WRITERS QUOTE-A- QUOTE E-ZINE ARCHIVES FOR WRITTEN PROJECTS THAT ARE SECOND TO NONE professional writing and editing services as close and convenient as your computer Author Services Copyediting Proofreading Manuscript Evaluation Critiques Revisions Writer Resources Bookstore and Reference Library for Writers The following reference books are excellent additions to the desk of any writer, whether the project is a novel, a nonfiction book on any subject, a dissertation, thesis, term paper, business document, medical article, law article, religious inspirational commentary, or any type letter written by an average citizen conducting home business. The books listed are for copies currently in BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSTORES Books are listed according to possible users, but you may find one or more in other sections of great interest. Click on an area as listed below, or scroll down to see them all:

39. Warnings And Cautions For Writers--Book Doctors warnings for writers about book doctors, independent editors, Publishers like these may copy edit, but they don t do substantive editingso if you want http://www.sfwa.org/beware/bookdoctors.html

The Koi Wonder BOOK DOCTORS AND INDEPENDENT EDITORS Links checked/Page updated: 5/11/05 Definitions When Do You Need an Independent Editor? What Editing Can't Buy What to Watch Out For ... Links Definitions A book doctor, a.k.a. an independent editor (this is the preferred term) is someone who, for a fee, will undertake to read and edit your manuscript for structure, style, plot, character development, continuity, and so on. What's the difference between a book doctor/independent editor and an editor employed by a publishing house? An in-house editor works with authors on a publisher's behalf, editing books prior to publication. She edits to her own taste but also to the publisher's standards. Any book acquired by a legitimate publisher will be edited in-house. This editing is part of the publication process, and the author isn't charged for it. A book doctor or independent editor is an independent contractor working directly for, and paid by, the author. What kind of editing is done, and how extensive, is entirely up to the author. Most independent editors offer a number of different levels of editing, from which you can pick and choose. These may include:

40. Writers And Editors copy writers write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media, Some small publications are hiring freelance copy editors as backup for http://www.umsl.edu/services/govdocs/ooh9899/140.htm

CLICK HERE TO GO TO NEWER 2000-2001 EDITION 98-99 Handbook Contents UMSL Govt. Docs UMSL Libraries UMSL Home Writers and Editors Nature of the Work Working Conditions Employment Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement ... D.O.T. 052.067-010; 131 except .262-010 and -018; 132; and 203.362-026) Significant Points * Less competition is expected for lower paying jobs at small daily and weekly newspapers, trade publication, and radio and television broadcasting stations in small communities. * Persons who fail to gain better paying jobs or earn enough as independent writers, are usually able to readily transfer to communications-related jobs in other occupations. Nature of the Work Writers and editors communicate through the written word. Writers develop original fiction and nonfiction for books, magazines and trade journals, newspapers, technical reports, company newsletters, radio and television broadcasts, movies, and advertisements. Editors select and prepare material for publication or broadcasting and supervise writers. Writers first select a topic or are assigned one by an editor. They then gather information through personal observation, library research, and interviews. Writers select and organize the material and put it into words, effectively conveying it to the reader, and often revise or rewrite sections, searching for the best organization of the material or the right phrasing.

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