Make Copy Shine By Editing 2023

Objective – In this lesson, I can: • Define copy editing marks.

If you have ever tried to communicate with someone who spoke a different language, you understand how frustrating that process can be. No matter how good the message is, if you’re not speaking the same language, you can’t get the message across effectively. Copy editing marks are the universal language of editing. If both the writer and editor commit these marks to memory, they will be able to clearly communicate so the corrections to a story can be made with ease.

24 COPY EDITING MARKS Lesson 5 Photo by Carlos Giron