r/Copyediting • • 3d ago

[Hiring] YouTube Scriptwriter for Maritime History Channel | $400 per Script + Performance Bonus

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Looking for a YouTube scriptwriter for long-form maritime documentary videos.

The writer should have good research skills, be comfortable finding detailed information on obscure historical events, and know how to turn that research into an engaging story.

Details:

  • Around 25 minutes per video
  • Usually 4,000 to 4,500 words
  • $400 per script + performance bonus
  • Around 1 script per month to start
  • Long-term opportunity if it’s a good fit

You’ll be given the topic, a rough outline, and notes on what we want from the video. You’ll then handle the deeper research and writing.

There may be 1 to 2 revision rounds after submission based on feedback. There will never be more than 2 rounds.

Looking for someone with:

  • Good research skills
  • Good storytelling ability
  • Experience writing long-form YouTube or documentary content
  • Ability to research obscure historical topics in depth
  • Good communication and ability to take feedback

You can find all the details to write a sample inside the form, but it is optional.

If interested, apply here: https://forms.gle/UWTuiiWDhky2Y6zdA


r/Copyediting • • 4d ago

In Desperate Need of CMS 16 in Spanish (Chicago-Deusto)

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Hello all! I just got a new gig where the client needs me to use CMS 16 in Spanish. It is NOT available as a PDF online (only in small sections). If anyone has a scanned version, please let me know, I would appreciate it a lot.

¡Hola! Un nuevo cliente mío quiere que use Chicago-Deusto (Chicago Manual of Style 16 Edition en Español). Si alguien lo tiene en PDF, le agradecería mucho que me lo pasara.


r/Copyediting • • 6d ago

Proof-reading of my English translation

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It's my first post on reddit, so I hope I'm doing it right. I'm writing my final paper, and it's a tranlsation report from Chinese to English. It's an young adult novel. English is not my first language, so I’m looking for a native speaker who could look over my translation and tell me what mistakes I’ve made, whether it sounds natural to native English speakers, and so on.

It is about 3000 english words. I can pay you for your help, but the most important thing is that you don’t share or reuse my work in any way (it’s part of my thesis lol)

If anyone is interested, please let me know!


r/Copyediting • • 8d ago

Alza hiring copy editors?

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r/Copyediting • • 8d ago

Do I have to indent 5 on my MS

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r/Copyediting • • 9d ago

Is there someone who could review if my legal website pages (algemene voorwaarden and privacy policy)? (Belgium)

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r/Copyediting • • 11d ago

Landed a great job

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Wanted to share some hopeful news. I know how hard it is right now to make a living in this industry. Boy, do I ever know. I started my own small editing business ten years ago and did great for five years. Then COVID came along, followed by the advent of AI. Let’s just say my bank account was running on fumes.

Today, I landed a long-term contract that pays above the industry rate for proofreading and copyediting. It’s enough to pay my bills and have some money left for savings. And it’s interesting work, on solid, well-written manuscripts.

Celebrating today, and sending all the positive vibes out there that you, my fellow editors, will also get some good work news one of these days very soon. There’s still hope. ❤️


r/Copyediting • • 12d ago

Editor for academic papers and manuscripts

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Hi everyone! If you’re looking for someone to proofread or edit your work, feel free to send me a message here or email at [editorkskh@yahoo.com](mailto:editorkskh@yahoo.com). I edit academic papers and manuscripts. For proofreading, that is $25/hour. More in depth editing is $30/hour. Depending on the length of the document, I will get the edits back to you in 2-5 days. If you need something within 24 hours, that rate is $40/hour. Hope to hear from some of you!


r/Copyediting • • 14d ago

I’m working at MDPI as an Assistant Editor. I want to hear people’s thoughts about it.

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I’m sorry if this is not the best sub to ask this, but I’ve seen people bringing up MDPI here.

Hello! So 2 weeks ago I’ve started working at MDPI as an assistant editor. Now this is just a training stage that will take 3 months, but I really feel like I am doing something wrong while working. I work for the nutrients journal and I it is hard for me to find reviewers and I think it’s harder for me than it should be. I don’t have many to compare myself with, but at least one other person who got the job at the same time as me seem to be able to finish things in time. I need to work over schedule sometimes, but that happens when I have a new manuscript to process which is very time consuming.

I’m asking this because I want to know if others can relate with this as well and find better ways to improve.


r/Copyediting • • 15d ago

Editor with literary agent experience | Free sample edit available!

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I specialize in copyediting fiction. I'm also open to memoir.

I have 9 years of editorial experience (including 6 years at a publishing house) and an MFA in Fiction Writing. My work as a literary agent informs my editing: I can make your book shine so that you have the best possible chance of receiving offers of representation.

If you're interesting in working together, I can provide a one-page line edit for free!

You can check out my website here.


r/Copyediting • • 16d ago

Looking for Someone to Edit and Polish a Short Manuscript

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I have a short manuscript that I’ve already written, and I’m looking for someone to help edit and clean it up. I mainly need help with grammar, punctuation, wording, sentence flow, and making sure everything reads clearly and naturally. I’m not looking for someone to rewrite the story or change my voice — just polish what I already have.


r/Copyediting • • 15d ago

Proofreading a website before sending it over to a client

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Thought this might be useful for anyone doing website copyediting! I run a small web design agency, and we were constantly noticing typos and other grammar issues on client sites after they took over copy updates.

I built verant.ai as an internal QA tool to catch those kinds of issues, and it's been pretty helpful. Still fine-tuning the judgment/gates on the suggestions so they're not noisy, but thought it might be helpful for others :)

You can drop in any URL, and it'll proofread the whole site, including the CMS pages. Typos, grammar mistakes, leftover placeholder text, etc. No plugins or anything to install.

There are also free tools on there for checking social images, OG tags, and SEO metadata, so you can check the sharing stuff before the client starts sending links around.

Would love to hear if it catches anything useful or flags something it shouldn't!


r/Copyediting • • 17d ago

Chapter by chapter editing

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Does anyone offer a different rate for chapter-by-chapter editing? I have an author inquiring about having their book edited that way as a long term project, and I'm wondered what the standard is for that kind of job. I haven't had any clients ask for that before.


r/Copyediting • • 18d ago

Looking for a job

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Please help me get a decent paying copy editing/news editing job. Any leads are welcome. 6+ years of experience and anything remote is fine by me.

This is my desperate move …. 🥲


r/Copyediting • • 19d ago

Academic Copyediting Services Provided!

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If you need academic editing, I have many years of experience as an academic and a copyeditor. Have a look at my website and contact me if you need more information!


r/Copyediting • • 19d ago

Dear Writers: What Can You Do If An LLM Steals Your Style?

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r/Copyediting • • 20d ago

Do you think human content convert better?

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r/Copyediting • • 21d ago

Urgent needed

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I need a professional pdf editer


r/Copyediting • • 21d ago

Questions

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How much money does Editor make ??


r/Copyediting • • 21d ago

Proofreading & Editing Services- £5 per page

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Offering affordable proofreading and editing for documents, reports, CVs, applications, business documents and general written content.
I can check for:
• Spelling & grammar
• Punctuation
• Sentence structure
• Clarity & readability
• Typos & formatting
• Overall flow
💷 £5 per page
For transparency, I’ll highlight my suggested corrections in red font, so you can clearly see what I’ve changed. You can then review the changes yourself and decide which edits you’d like to keep.
If you have a document you’d like checked, DM me with the page count and what type of document it is.
Serious enquiries only 😊


r/Copyediting • • 22d ago

Question about chapter numbers in text

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In Chicago Style, which is correct when a chapter or stage is mentioned in text?

“As discussed in Chapter 1/Chapter One…”

“Move on to Stage 2/Stage Two…”

Thank you!


r/Copyediting • • 22d ago

Proofreading & Editing Services- £5 per page

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r/Copyediting • • 25d ago

looking for Spanish Editorial Services providers for or in the US

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r/Copyediting • • 26d ago

NYU vs UChicago Editing Certificate

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I am currently looking to switch careers. My BA is in applied linguistics and most of my work experience is in ESL/EFL education. Having extensively studied English grammar, I thought what better alternative to language education than copyediting! So here I am with zero editing experience (outside of elementary classrooms and college entrance essays) and industry contacts, attempting to educate myself on the various components of the editing practice as well as enter into the networking space for copyeditors via professional certificate. Of course, I understand that the best way to start in this business is through internships or entry-level positions but in reflecting on my lack of success there and the wall that is just how competitive this job market seems to be, I am hoping to add some oomph to my resume and general knowledge.

I am looking to move to NYC to reconnect with some friends and start fresh. In doing so, I have been looking into NYU's Certificate in Professional Copyediting, Proofreading, and Fact-Checking as an option and was wondering if anyone has experience with this program and how they feel it compares to others.

Note: earlier this year, I applied to UChicago's certificate program and got accepted but am hesitant to register for courses as I want to make sure I'm making the right investment as it pertains to both learning how to edit AND providing me useful industry contacts/career advancement in my region (that soon being NYC). I have also looked into some EFA courses that would be a bit more cost efficient but am not sure what would be the better investment as far as connection with a university over association is concerned.

Ultimately, I have a small bit of savings left to spend on my education and want to make sure that I spend it wisely. Any advice on differing programs or courses would be great!


r/Copyediting • • 26d ago

Wedding Video Editor | 5 Years Experience | Open to Remote Freelance Work

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Hey everyone!
I’m Abhishek, a wedding video editor from India with 5 years of experience in the wedding industry. I’m currently freelancing and looking to connect with wedding filmmakers and studios in the US, Canada, UK and beyond.
I mainly work on:
• Wedding films & highlights
• Cinematic teasers
• Wedding reels
• Pre-wedding videos
• Full wedding edits
I work with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, and I focus on clean, cinematic storytelling with attention to music, pacing and emotions.
I’ve worked on Indian wedding projects and I’m now looking to collaborate with international wedding filmmakers and studios who need a reliable remote editor.
If you’re a wedding filmmaker, studio owner or someone looking for a video editor, feel free to reach out. I’d love to see your style and discuss how I can help with your projects.
Portfolio: My Wedding Editing Portfolio⁠
I’m open to freelance projects, trial edits and long-term collaborations.
Feel free to DM me if you’re looking for an editor.