How Do You Become A Professional Copy Editor?
So you want to be a copy editor? Copyediting takes great attention to detail, a keen eye and determination. As the internet age takes over from print publications, it may seem jobs are disappearing. However, this change in how people get their news, and how they communicate, has brought many publications online, which allows a copy editor from the Southwest to work with an online magazine in New York, expanding our world and expanding your chance of success. Get an education, be it a four-year degree, an associate’s from a local community college or a course on copyediting online. Join the school paper. This emulation of real-world experience gives you an idea of the industry and looks great on a resume. Apply for internships. Many publications won’t hire without experience. An internship gets you into the industry while providing the publication you work for with cheap labor. Often, college credit is offered for such internships. Devote yourself to the Associated Press Stylebook. When
