Copywriting Tips: What’s The Difference Between Line Editing & Copy Editing?

Which Type of Copywriting Editing Is Right For You?
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If you’ve ever wanted to offer editing services to your copywriting clients…
Or just pick up some extra cash by offering editing as side-hustle…
Then it’s pretty important to know the difference between these TWO types of editing:
Line editing and copyediting.
Because, spoiler alert... they are two completely different services...
And depending on which type of service you offer, clients will have VASTLY different expectations of your work.
So what exactly are these two editing services and what do they each entail?
Keep watching to get a full breakdown of the difference between copy editing and line editing and see which one is right for you…
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[@samanthasimpson421]

I'm doing a diploma in copy editing and proofreading (just a few months away now from certification). Not sure if it's perhaps a UK/US difference but in my training, what you have decribed the line editor (we dont use the term line editor) as doing is what a copy editor does, and what you describe the copy editor as doing is more like what a proofreader actually does. There is also much more to both roles than you've covered.

[@danbarkles8499]

For me, it's really copy vs. Structural that always get me. Another thing i might add is just that the level of querying is usually higher for a copyeditor. Line edits tend to come with a bit more freedom to make choices in my experience.

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Wow! I didn't even know there was a thing as line editing! 🤯 Thank you Alex!

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[@bilalrafique4840]

Didn't know the difference Alex. Thanks for the heads up. Your videos are always helpful. I, for one, would call myself a copy editor.

[@SamVanderWielen]

This is awesome for people just starting who are really looking to niche down and create boundaries. 👏👏

[@kemetnubiakamp]

This might be a difference between industry interpretations of editing. In journalism, "line editing" doesn't exist. The copyeditor is the line editor. What she defined as copyediting is actually the proofreader. But this was helpful in understanding the book industry's interpretation of a line editor that would be the copyeditor in the journalism industry.

[@AlexCattoni]

Oh wow interesting! I had no idea. Thanks so much for sharing this

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[@abdallagubara6953]

Thanks Alex, I just realized I'm doing both at my work... This makes me save more time when "copy editing" As I now know I can do it after line editing.

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That's awesome!

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[@harmlesshonesty2690]

I enjoyed this and you explained both so that I could instantly know which one I'd rather do-and that's copy-editing. I'm a stickler about grammar and punctuation.

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I was just playing with my product suite and am going to start offering copy editing! I really enjoy going through the technical parts of writing :)

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[@rachelleblancmehl960]

Thank you for this video! I'm actually working on a proofreading course, but copywriting has caught my attention. I want to complete the course, and was thinking of adding it to my services with copywriting. This video made me feel like I'm on the right track and everything has a purpose for my future goals. 💛

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Definitely! I say go for it!!

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[@tegachapele222]

I'm new in copywriting. But it is good to know I can offer other services with my copy writing service like line editing. Thanks Alex

[@AlexCattoni]

Yes!! Absolutely :)

[@HappyYoungReaders]

Wonderful video, so much clarity❤👏👏

[@alyssamelendez3722]

Copy editing is definitely my jam.. I’m transitioning from being a Speech Therapist to copywriter.. I already correct grammar for a living 🤪

[@AlexCattoni]

Love this! Thank you for sharing!

[@sumaya3265]

Great video. Line editing is definitely my kind of gig.

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I fit more into line editing and grammarly is my copyeditor lol!!!

[@jojoco120]

I'm looking at line editing! Thanks for the tips!

[@lamosukkar2369]

will this info is suppper great . I really love to line edit copies , I need another video on how / how much to charge for this :)

[@seanferguson5460]

Ouch! Wish I knew this when I worked my school paper. I was supposed to be a copy editor but what I was doing instead (I now know) was line editing. I meant well, I think, but I was quite rightly hated for it.

[@AlexCattoni]

Oh no!!! I'm so sorry!!

[@chrisbowserr]

Wow- when I edit I always do both line and copy editing and thought they were the same thing! I also find it ironic how 'line' editing is actually looking at the text more holistically. You'd think, from the name, I'd be editing... line by line?

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I hear you on this!

[@AlexCattoni]

Hahaha - yes!!! I used to think the same thing ;)

[@sylvanusorji4286]

I will go for copy editing, it's better for me 😑 Thank you Alex for sharing this valuable information

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Very helpful info, thanks Alex!

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Thanks for watching!

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Thanks a lot. i love your video because of good knowledge.

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Glad to hear that!

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Glad it was helpful!

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Hello Mam 😊 Thanks for the video 🤩 I loved the video 🔥🔥❤️❤️ Do I need a portfolio for ky editing services ? If Yes please make a video on that. 🙏

[@AlexCattoni]

Hmmm I would say no - that might be difficult to showcase your quality of work unless you show the before and afters. You could send along clients you've worked for though.

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By getting ultra specific on the target audience and their core desires. Not every women's fashion retailer targets the exact same "desire" in their audience... This video should be able to help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIXcaGSabMqCqdU

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I have a question, are there university about copywriting? In the course of marketing, teach copywriting?

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There are TONS of courses that teach copywriting. I have one: copyposse.com/launchfiles/

[@leighburville2717]

This is a 5½ minute video. This writer spent the first 2 full minutes telling us that she was going to tell us something.

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1:56....is where it starts

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Copy Editing 101

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Information starts at 1:58

[@TheMentalManifester]

2 minutes BEFORE we get to your actual meat and crux of this video.

[@310.raised]

What's the difference between ... "Copy editing" and "Proofreading" ???

[@AlexCattoni]

They are essentially the same thing!

[@NanceeMarin]

@@AlexCattoni I'm an editor and proofreader. No, copy editing (or copyediting in book publishing) is NOT the same as proofreading. Copy editing comes BEFORE proofreading. Proofreading is the final step. Copy refers to a written material or draft, while a proof is the formatted or typeset copy. Proofreading checks for errors missed during copy editing and new errors introduced during formatting or typesetting. Proofreading also focuses on the design aspects: line breaks, spacing, and other layout inconsistencies (issues with fonts, images, headers, footers, page numbering, etc.). However, you're spot on when it comes to the descriptions of line editing and copy editing. I normally combine line editing and copy editing (or, again, copyediting) since we also naturally take into consideration spelling, grammar, etc. when writing sentences.

[@NanceeMarin]

@310H.Raised They're NOT one and the same. See my reply to Alex.

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Skip to 4:53

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I'm only 2 mins and 30 seconds in and she's already saying the opposite of everything I've learned...

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