61. ASNE - Good Writing - Start Writers Right — On The Copy Desk Figuratively speaking, copy editors sit in the basement with transparent floors above After one month on the copy desk, a writer will know how the whole http://www.asne.org/kiosk/editor/01.april/fry1.htm

What's New? Site Map Contact Us Search ... The Campfire Project Page Location: Home Archives The American Editor April Good writing - Start writers right — on the copy desk Author: Don Fry Published: April 01, 2001 Printer-friendly version Good writing Start writers right — on the copy desk By Don Fry Every newly-hired reporter should spend the first month on the copy desk, working as a fledgling copy editor to get first-hand experience in everything copy editors do and know. Your copy desk knows everything going on in your newspaper. When I visit a newsroom to solve problems, I always spend several nights on the copy desk. Figuratively speaking, copy editors sit in the basement with transparent floors above them. From there, they can see everything, and it ain’t all pretty. Knowing the warts After one month on the copy desk, a writer will know how the whole system works. The visitor will experience that great shocker for the new editor: raw copy. We assume all reporters can spell, explain complex issues, follow the Stylebook, and write to length. We assume their desk editors apply the same skills to the copy that passes through them. What reaches the average copy desk each night dispels both assumptions. The visitor will watch talented copy editors trying to make sense of stories when they can’t reach the writer by phone, reconcile different spellings of names in body text and cutlines, and struggle to make pictures introduce stories they match only tangentially. The visitor will understand why we need teamwork and holistic thinking.

62. Tameri Guide For Writers: USC Links Worse, as a freelance editor and writer, I admit that I only see my cats some days Hope this club can be a place for copy editors, page designers and http://www.tameri.com/usclinks.html

Tameri Guide for Writers P.O. Box 6814 Visalia, CA 93290-6814 Site Map Writing Editing Formatting ... Workshop Why USC Links? Christopher Scott Wyatt attended the Univerity of Southern California from August 1987 until December 1990. He graduated with degrees in journalism and English. This page is his attempt to help USC Alumni network in the proud ’SC tradition. University of Southern California Journalism and English Links Links to USC resources on the web While the business graduates of USC have countless Web sites (I checked via Google and was amazed), and there are more Greek alumni sites than houses on The Row, I located only one site for journalism alumni. Obviously, we have a lot to learn about networking. I hate to imagine my only chance of reconnecting with other USC alumni is when we move from one publication or media outlet to another. Worse, as a freelance editor and writer, I admit that I only see my cats some days… and they don’t always understand editing issues. I hope these links help visitors reconnect to USC, other alumni, and maybe some opportunities along the way.

63. Gothamist: Bloggers Writing Books; Demand For Copy Editors Rises Bloggers Writing Books; Demand For copy editors Rises I d check out books by any of the aforementioned writers, with hopes that they would be as good as http://www.gothamist.com/archives/2004/05/24/bloggers_writing_books_demand_for_c

more Austin Boston Chicago London ... Washington DC document.getElementById(base + curr).style.display= ""; May 24, 2004 Bloggers Writing Books; Demand For Copy Editors Rises Yes, the blogosphere is built on mentioning other bloggers and giving them credit for slight, inconsequential things - blogfucking , we believe it's called. Still, we were surprised to see the New Yorker engaging in this kind of thing. In this week's issue, Daniel Radosh interviews ambitious ICM agent, Kate Lee , who he credits with "sifting through sloppy thinking, bad grammar, and blind self-indulgence for moments of actual good writing" when reading blogs [Disclosure: Gothamist met with Kate Lee last year, but, as we're prone to do, we got distracted by some other ... stuff ]. The only redeeming quote in the story comes from TMFTML , our favorite player-hater in the blogosphere: "what the fuck would I write about?" Au contraire, anonymous friend, Gothamist would definitely part money from our cold, dead hands to read a book by you, as long as there was a Marion Ettlinger photograph on the back.

64. Copywriters These figures represent the broad occupational group writers and editors which 113 copy editors No. 268 OCCUPATIONAL CODE REFERENCES DOT (Dictionary of http://www.calmis.cahwnet.gov/file/occguide/Copywrtr.htm

California Employment Development Department Labor Market Information More Occupational Guides Employment Development Department Labor Market Information * * * This is NOT a job offer * * * The purpose of this occupational guide is to provide you with useful information to help you make career decisions. If you are searching for a job, please go to CalJobs (for jobs in California) OR America's Job Bank (for jobs nationwide) More Occupational Guides Copywriters California Occupational Guide Number 163 Interest Area 1 Note: This is NOT a job opening. The purpose of This California Occupational Guide is to provide you with useful information to help you make career decisions. If you are searching for a job, go to: CalJobs (for jobs in California) America's Job Bank (for jobs nationwide) California Occupational Guides California Employment Development Department Labor Market Information More Occupational Guides

65. (washingtonpost.com) Contacting Washington Post Writers And Editors Sports staff writer/college football, basketball; sports copy editor Style staff writer. Gene Fynes fynesg@washpost.com Metro copy editor http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/interact/longterm/stfbio/wpemail.htm

thisNode = 'news' placeChannelNav('news'); Hello Edit Profile Sign Out Sign In Register Now ... Subscribe to SEARCH: News Web var ie = document.getElementById?true:false; ie ? formSize=27 : formSize=24 ; document.write(''); Top 20 E-mailed Articles Contacting Washington Post Writers and Editors Below is a list of writers and editors who offer their e-mail addresses to the public. This list is offered for readers of The Washington Post and washingtonpost.com who would like to contact a specific reporter or editor about specific stories or with story tips. The use of this list for mass-group e-mailings is strongly discouraged. Those Washington Post writers or editors not on the list can be contacted by regular mail at: Writer's Name The Washington Post 1150 15th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20071 The Post's Ombudsman , Michael Getler, is the readers' representative within the newspaper. E-mail him at ombudsman@washpost.com or call 202-334-7582. You may also use the following links to: Send a Letter to the Editor Submit Event Listings and News Releases Subscribe to The Post A ... Z A Michael Abramowitz: abramowitz@washpost.com

66. The California Aggie City editors. Nadine Elsibai. Christian Danielsen. Senior Staff writers. Lauren Becker copy editors. Eric Talevich. Amy Zimmerman. Assistant copy Editor http://www.californiaaggie.com/article/?id=9541

67. Symplicity.com writers and editors, Including Technical writers Many assistants, such as copy editors or production assistants, hold entrylevel jobs. http://guide.symplicity.com/resources/profession_article.php?id=138

68. Design With Reason Visual Thinking For Writers And Editors Newspaper design and redesign, visual ideas for writers and editors, Last, but not least, don t forget to clue in the designer or copy editor. http://www.ronreason.com/personal/writers.html

Contact About Redesigns Tips, Articles, Resources Calendar ... Home Ten Tips for Visual Thinking for Writers and Editors HOW TO MAKE YOUR NEWSPAPER MORE VISUALLY INVITING - AND MORE COMPREHENSIVE FOR THE READER This is part of a series of original essays relating to newspaper design, training and management, based on e-mail questions sent in by inquisitive visitors to my web sites. It is partly based on two workshops conducted the weekend of April 25-28, 1998, in Orange County, Calif., for the National Writers Workshops and for the Society of Business Editors and Writers. If you have a question or comment on these topics, send it to design@ronreason.com at any time. I'll respond as soon as possible, and consider using your question in a future web posting. Home page: www.ronreason.com (more tips on newspaper design, graphics and editing). In my experience, writers who invited the graphics, photo and design staffs in to the reporting process early on almost always got the best display for their work. By Ron Reason Not to be republished without permission or recirculated without attribution.

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70. How (and Why) To Choose A Copy Editor Even the best writers need a sharpeyed copy editor to cover for their lapses. I have seen both James Michener, one of the most successful writers of all http://www.book-editing.com/carr1.htm

71. Writing And Editing Help Sites with Online Tutors Basic resources for writers and teachers of writing. It gives newspaper copy editor Bill Walsh s acerbic look at common http://www.mnstate.edu/gunarat/ijr/writing.html

This resource document introduces the array of Internet help available to journalism students enrolled in courses such as Copy Editing and Media Writing . Moorhead State University students experimented with it in fall 1995. If you have suggestions on useful links for inclusion in this document, please send them to Professor Shelton Gunaratne 101 Compelling Text Leann Schmidt, the host, says, "This site is dedicated to demonstrating and sharing information about writing text to use in promoting services and products for people who are at least trying to be honest." Alternative Dictionaries International slang dictionaries. alt.usage.english A Usenet discussion group on English grammar, word usage, etc. Banned Books On-Line From Ulysses to Huckleberry Finn . Also, links to activist sites for those who want to speak out. Copy Editing Help Mindy McAdams, an experienced copy editor, provides advice on basic grammar and other editing skills. Copy Editor This site contains workshops for copy editors. It describes more than 80 copy editing courses across the United States and lists Internet sources of interest to copy editors and other editors.

72. Copy Editing Professional copy editing can help writers improve the presentation of their work and Our copy editor will be a skilled professional with many years of http://www.writersservices.com/services/s_copyediting.htm

Editorial services Copy editing The website for writers WritersServices has over 1200 pages To help you find Search Contents FAQs Editorial ... Some writers' stories Editorial Services Exchange calculator Copy editing service Professional copy editing can help writers improve the presentation of their work and increase its chances of being taken on by a publisher. Do you know that spelling and grammar are not your strong points? Do you feel that your messy manuscript would have a better chance of publication if it were professionally prepared for press? Do you just want your work prepared for the printer by an expert so that you know it’s in really good shape? Publishers make sure that all the books they publish are copy edited before being sent to the printer. However, if you are an unpublished author, you might help your chances of publication by turning in a clean manuscript in the first place. Or do you intend to publish your book yourself (see our Self-publishing service) and want it to receive the benefit of professional copy editing, so that you can be sure you will take delivery of a printed book you can be proud of?

73. APSE | Associated Press Sports Editors Centre Daily Times Promoted Jeff Rice to Penn State beat writer. Hired Cecily Cairns as sports writer and copy editor. http://apse.dallasnews.com/2005/feb2005/14-19ames.html

apse.dallasnews.com The official Website of the APSE Post a job, find a job SECTIONS More WRITING More Region reports SMI application Romenesko (Poynter) More news SJI home Class of 2005 SJI application (Updated for 2006) Home How to join APSE Officers Regional chairs ... Feedback June 21-24 MGM Grand, Las Vegas For information: Glen Crevier E-mail Herb Stutz E-mail Workshop materials On the move By LARRY AMES Ventura County (Calif.) Star Ruben Luna Ruben Luna wants his section to be as relevant as it can be. "I'd like a section that makes a difference in the lives of our readers," said Luna, who became the Detroit News sports editor in December. "We should have a section that is more than scores, games stories or features." Luna succeeds Bill McMillan, who was promoted to assistant managing editor in charge of the news, metro and sports. Luna had been deputy sports editor since joining the News in April 2001. "Detroit is a big pro town, but it also has two major universities, a plethora of high schools and lot of smaller universities," said Luna. "We have so much to do, but our section has to be more than covering games. "We need to get more sophisticated. We need to keep the core reader while attracting female and younger readers. That's the challenge I want to attack."

74. APSE | Associated Press Sports Editors as Coastal Carolina beat writer and Melissa Tuck as sports copy editor. Hired Chris DeFranco as a sports copy editor. He previously worked for the http://apse.dallasnews.com/2005/apr2005/12-17ames.html

apse.dallasnews.com The official Website of the APSE Post a job, find a job SECTIONS More WRITING More Region reports SMI application Romenesko (Poynter) More news SJI home Class of 2005 SJI application (Updated for 2006) Home How to join APSE Officers Regional chairs ... Feedback June 21-24 MGM Grand, Las Vegas For information: Glen Crevier E-mail Herb Stutz E-mail Workshop materials On the move Palm Beach makes change at the top By LARRY AMES Ventura County (Calif.) Star Nick Moschella It happened in a flash, but it really was a work in progress. On a late January night, Palm Beach Post deputy sports editor Nick Moschella was at his desk when his boss, assistant managing editor/sports Tim Burke, and some high-level news executives stopped by. The news they presented Moschella was that Burke was becoming deputy managing editor of the paper and that Moschella would take over as sports editor. Burke arrived at the Post as sports editor in 1994 and elevated Moschella from assistant sports editor in charge of reporters to deputy sports editor in 1995. "Tim and I are like brothers; we hit it off right from the start," said the 47-year-old Moschella, a native of the Bronx who grew up in Rockland County and moved to Florida during high school.

75. WritersWeekly.com - Markets And Jobs Freelance Editor / Writer Exploratorium. Freelance writers in Las Vegas. Freelance Academic copy Editor Format Expert - APA and Turabian/Chicago. http://www.writersweekly.com/markets_and_jobs.php

Click on this link to search our markets database for markets that welcome new writers. Recent Markets And Jobs Paying Markets and Freelance Jobs For September 21st published: September 21, 2005 PAYING MARKETS These are NOT recycled guidelines. WritersWeekly.com only features original market listings, received from and approved by the editors at each publication. Chicago Review Press CURRENT NEEDS: "Check the guidelines at our website." Pay depends on title, author and agent. Christian Publications CURRENT NEEDS: "Looking for books on Christian living and homeschooling resources." Advance and royalties vary by contract. City Slab: Urban Tales of the Grotesque CURRENT NEEDS: "I need well-thought-out, multi-leveled fiction under five thousand words in length. I am also open to non-fiction articles that would be of interest to the horror community." Pays $0.01-$0.05/word for a maximum of 5000 words. CLINICAL INSPIRATION We were notified by a reader today that this publication very recently folded. Composites Manufacturing Magazine CURRENT NEEDS: "Market trend analysis, progressive business ideas conducive to composites market, innovative, cutting-edge ideas in entrepreneurial industrial management." Payment negotiable, editors are "willing to pay more for better stuff." Article lengths are negotiable.

76. Copy Editors Choosing the Right HTML Editor The PrePublished Fiction Writer s User-Friendly Guide to Language newsletter, website and job search for copy editors. http://www.finetuning.com/h/copy editors.html

FineTuning.com Independent Articles and Advice Login Register Finance Life ... Write For Us Additional Resources Copy Editors Related Articles Choosing the Right HTML Editor How To Publish Your Poetry in Magazines The Top Ten Pet Peeves of Literary Magazine Editors Working with Your Files ... How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits Related Capsules Why Were You Rejected? Writers: Organize Your Office in 5 Easy Steps Clips and Queries Microsoft Word: Using Spike ... What a Literary Agent Does External Links Newspaper JobsPage Journalism jobs, newspaper internships, career training and development for professional and student reporters, photographers, copy editors, designers, writers The Slot: A Spot for Copy Editors Overview of newspaper copy editing and style points from a Washington Post copy editor. Wikipedia Links American Copy Editors Society The American Copy Editors Society , also known as "ACES", is a professional association mainly for copy editors at U.S. newspapers, but others are welcome. As of 2004, the group offers: *a headline contest

77. National Education Writers Association: Job Bank copy Editor The Education Trust, a national nonprofit organization committed Writer/Editor I Midcontinent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) http://members.ewa.org/cgi-bin/jobssee.cgi

Arranged by Type of Position Print Broadcast Online Association ... Add a Job Print: Education Reporter The News Tribune Education reporter The News Tribune has an opening for a k-12 education reporter. Our education team focuses on reader-driven enterprise and accountability reporting of local and state education issues. We break news, question authority and tell great tales. We are looking for a reporter who's comfortable in both the classroom and boardroom and approaches stories from the perspective of students, parents and taxpayers. The News Tribune is a 130,000 daily/150,000 Sunday circ. McClatchy newspaper covering South Puget Sound. We offer competitive pay and benefits and a chance to live in a desirable region with a still-affordable lifestyle. To apply send cover letter, resume and clips to John Henrikson, Central Team Leader, The News Tribune, PO Box 11000, Tacoma, WA 98411-0008. Education Reporter The San Luis Obispo Tribune Silas Lyons, city editor 3825 S. Higuera St., PO Box 112 San Luis Obispo California 93401 Phone: (805) 781-7928 Fax: 805) 781-7905 Email: slyons@thetribunenews.com

78. Copy Editors Being a copy editor means paying close attention to differences like these. copy editors review text to ensure it is easy to understand and follows the http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/careers/105227.html

@import "/common/shared/css/p3_import.css"; @import "/common/student/css/import.css"; Jump to page content help store Site Colleges students parents educators CollegeBoard.com ... Pay for College Find a College Where to Start Campus Life College Visits Tools College Search Compare Colleges Sign Up My Organizer Create a free account. User Name: Password: Help Home Find a College Profiles Career: Copy Editors Print Full Article Email Article Education You will need to earn a bachelor's degree to work in this field. Completing graduate work will make you more competitive in the job market. Related Majors Comparative Literature Creative Writing English Journalism ... Mass Communications Related Careers Copywriters Editors News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents Public Relations Specialists ... Writers Did You Know? In some jobs, you may take on such duties as conducting research and checking facts for writers. Career: Copy Editors Copy editors also rewrite text or suggest changes, such as reordering paragraphs, to make the writing stronger. On top of all that, they correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Copy editors review text to make sure that it is free of errors and is clearly written. They also ensure that writing follows the publisher's style and editorial policy.

79. Audrey The Editor Helper -- Editing Services For Self Publishing Writers substantive, line, and copy editing. Read other writers stories. Audrey Owen, editor at Writer s Helper, offers writers workshops on the art, http://www.writershelper.com/

Editing Services Making Self Published Writers Better What's new Search Site My editing services can wait for a bit. If you haven't yet given to help the victims of Katrina, please use the banner below to donate to the Red Cross. Then use your back button to return here for your editing needs. Do you need editing services? Find out before you self-publish your book, e-book, or Web site. Answer these six questions to see what editing services can do for you. 1. Have you used the best structure to support your message? 2. Are your verbs compelling? 3. Have you cut every unnecessary word? 4. Do your grammar, spelling and punctuation disappear into the background leaving the focus on your ideas? 5. Is your style consistent? 6. Has a second set of eyes read your book and agreed with the answers to questions 1-5? As a self-publishing author you may be in a hurry to get your words into print or on-line. Publishing houses hire editors to make sure their authors produce the best books possible. As an independent writer you are on your own to find your own professional support. Hold yourself in check and get the help you need before you go to print.

80. Irish Writers' Centre - From The Centre The copyeditor reads a text to make sure, for example, that spellings of The Irish writers Centre is grant-aided by the Arts Councils of Ireland. http://www.writerscentre.ie/articles/faqman.htm

return home courses contact us From the Centre Association of Freelance Editors Proofreaders and Indexers: Frequently Asked Questions The copy-editor reads a text to make sure, for example, that spellings of unusual names are consistent; that the author does not promise five examples and give only four; that the language used is clear and unambiguous; that figures in a table add up correctly; that headings and sub-headings are marked correctly for the typesetter; that references to illustrations are clear enough for the typesetter to place them correctly. Basically, the copy-editor micro-manages, the editor works at a macro level. The editor has the heaviest responsibility. It is the editor who reads a text first, and helps to decide whether it is publishable. The editor can be asked to move text around if it seems confused, to alter the running order of chapters, to suggest the removal or addition of material, all in conjunction with the author. A good source for further information is Copy-editing, by Judith Butcher, published by Cambridge University Press. 2. Is there much work available?

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