Is copy editing a potential career for you? Are you really not sure what a copy editor does? Check out Bill Walsh's explanation of what a copy editor does. Walsh is the national desk copy desk chief of the Washington Post and his website is a great resource for students and professionals. Still not sure? Look at Jane Harrigan's list of 10 reasons you might like copy editing. Think you're interested in the job but not sure you have what it takes. See what Marti Davenport, news editor at The Detroit News, says she looks for in copy editors.
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As tedious as all of this sounds, it's something I enjoy doing. Although I have a more visual editing process than copy-based, knowing how to pinpoint the details is important. Oh, Sue, you forgot to put that owning Trivual Pursuit is key to copy editing, haha!
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