What are the different types of editors? Which one do I need?
Editing comes in several flavors: developmental, substantive, and copy (or line) editors. Developmental editors work with authors to develop their manuscript from initial concept or draft through subsequent drafts, often making suggestions about content, organization, and tone by doing marketing analysis. They may also be involved in writing or researching. Substantive editors focus on improving manuscripts by identifying issues of clarity, organization, presentation, tone, and sequence. They may assist in writing, revising, and querying. Copyeditors check for grammar, spelling, syntax, word usage, styles, formatting, consistency, and clarity. They cross-check references, art, figures, tables, and other elements as necessary, and may assist with noting permissions needed to publish copyrighted material.
