Profession copy editor

Copy editors ascertain that a text is agreeable to read. They ensure that a text adheres to the conventions of grammar and spelling. Copy editors read and revise materials for books, journals, magazines and other media.

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Personality Type

• Artistic / Enterprising

Knowledge

• Spelling

  The rules concerning the way words are spelled.

• Copyright legislation

  Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

• Typography

  The procedure of arranging written texts for printing processes.

• Grammar

  The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.

• Writing techniques

  The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.

Skills

• Use dictionaries

  Use glossaries and dictionaries to search for the meaning, the spelling, and synonyms of words.

• Consult with editor

  Consult with the editor of a book, magazine, journal or other publications about expectations, requirements, and progress.

• Follow a brief

  Interpret and meet requirements and expectations, as discussed and agreed upon with the customers.

• Track changes in text editing

  Track changes such as grammar and spelling corrections, element additions, and other modifications when editing (digital) texts.

• Suggest revision

  Suggest adaptations and revisions of manuscripts to authors to make the manuscript more appealing to the target audience.

• Follow work schedule

  Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.

• Apply grammar and spelling rules

  Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB