[stylist] a few questions about editing

[LoriStay at aol.com]

Here's my take on a few of these (Read 0n) --Lori
In a message dated 2/8/10 11:28:46 PM, daydreamingncolor at gmail.com writes:


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> 1: Copy editing: basic
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you do this when the writer is pretty good, and the work is almost ready 
for publication.    it includes proofreading.
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> 2: copy editing: heavy
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> This involves a piece of work by someone whose content is good, but whose 
writing leaves a bit to be desired.   The editing covers spelling, grammar, 
sentence structure, and sometimes translating into polished English from 
fractured English.

> 3: developmental editing
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> This takes place when the writer has a vague idea of what he or she wants, 
and needs to bounce ideas off someone else.   (If I'm wrong here, feel free 
to give me your take.)   Very often there is a bleed through, where one 
isn't sure whether the editing is heavy or not.   Borderline work.

> 4: proofreading
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> 
minor editing for spelling, etc.