Editor Talk | 4 Types of Editing

[@BooksandLala]

Oh man, the thoroughness of your videos makes me weak in the knees.

[@MollieReads]

BooksandLala HAHA you're the best 😂😂👏🏼👏🏼

[@kerrajohnson3203]

TIME STAMPS!! 1:14 Developmental Editing (Develop Ideas/Bring Them To Life) 2:43 Content/Line Editor (Making Sure The Content "Flows" And Reflects The Author's Overall Idea.) 4:24 Copyediting (Following Proper Citation/ Writing Formats) 5:55 Proofreading (Polishing Of The Manuscript)

[@MollieReads]

Kerra Johnson thanks for doing this 💜

[@kerrajohnson3203]

You're welcome. Thank you for the information. ❤

[@cynthiaordonez7826]

My hero! :)

[@isla_nomad]

enter the dog at 3:21 you forgot

[@ericamangin1184]

This was really interesting - just in helping a reader like me know what goes into the creation of a book.I don't do this as a job but my job does entail a lot of writing and proofing other peoples work - I love proofreading! I'm known for picking up errors that have passed many peoples eye already and I get a weird sense of satisfaction from that haha.

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[@magdalenakolodziej2258]

Thank you so much for sharing this information with us. I want to get into publishing, but the whole idea of editing has always been so vague. It's good to know more about the specific editing types.

[@MollieReads]

Magdalena Kolodziej so glad you enjoyed it and that it was helpful! 😊

[@LisaandThings]

Yes!! I interned at a literary agency and it's AMAZING how many people it takes to publish a book!

[@MollieReads]

PortableMagic it's so true-and kind of amazing! And that's JUST the editorial process 😉.

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[@lhanadivina]

Wish I could like this video twice. Thanks for sharing all these info :)

[@FallIntoBooks]

Wow, such a thorough video! I freelanced/copyedited for a while and didn't even know half of what you mentioned. Love the "content editors are copyeditors with magical powers." :)

[@mastermeatball4645]

1-Developmental Editor: flow of the story not the facts- looks at the big picture. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developmental_editing 2-Content Editing: Flow of the story, Improve the details of the story. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Content_editing 3-Copy Editing : checking for details, cross references, formatting errors . en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copy_editing 4-Proof reading: the Polish, fine tuning. DETAILS! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proofreading

[@umarjibril8376]

I'm an Editor at Thunder Blowers in Gusau Zamfara State,Nigeria.I found this Video very useful to my professional calling.Thanks.

[@MargaeryGaudier]

please please please make more of these videos. im not an editor but i enjoy watching your videos about it.

[@MollieReads]

I will, I will! I'm so glad you enjoy them! xx

[@cuthulux]

I loved this! Thank you for uploading it! Bonus points for the puppy entrance at 3:23

[@MollieReads]

So glad you loved it! And yes, pup entrances are everything! :) xx

[@ikramb1958]

My favorite type is definitely developmental editing. When I'm copyediting or proofreading, I just want to burn everything haha.

[@MollieReads]

lol I so get that. I feel like you have more opportunities to be creative with developmental editing! xx

[@jaya2212000]

Your video is really helpful. It has made it easier for me to identify the roles that I play as an editor. Every author has a unique voice and style. This video is a must watch for both aspiring and experienced editors. Thank you.

[@ashlynreid3711]

Your video was so helpful! I’m an undecided college student (interested in a bit of everything) and editing has just recently caught my attention. I have a few questions. How much education would I need to be an editor? Is it possible to be all four versions? Where would I start?

[@jennyjeffries3224]

Ahhh, I'm days late! Thank you for making this video, so informative and helpful. Absolutely love the editor talk videos, keep them coming!

[@lunapumba1363]

Thanks I love this video! I am finishing up my major in communications and am very interested in going into the field of editing.

[@nrdywrdy]

Thankyouyesyesyes! Haha, "storytelling-technique ninjas," love that! I really enjoy the treasure-hunting textual consistency of copyediting, but I'm trying to get more into content editing because I absolutely LOVE dissecting story on every level.

[@marigoldvinalon3076]

Thanks for sharing this very detailed instructional gUide.Super helpful,not just inspiring🌻🌻

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Well-presented. Thank you.

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Thank you so much for doing what you do, and for doing it so greatly. I'm a new subscriber and I enjoy every video. So Thanks for this channel I really needed it.

[@choco._.milk33]

I wonder which type of editing is closest to beta reading? I've found so much enjoyment doing beta reading and thought about maybe pursuing a career in something similar which is why I'm watching this. I think line/content editing is the closest but to be fair, they all sound great

[@TracyZhangPhotography]

Your job sounds soooo interesting!

[@Slinky_Loki1967]

For someone who is interested in changing career paths and pursuing editing would you suggesting annotating books that you are reading to help get in the mindset of looking at the structure and content of books, not just reading and absorbing the story?

[@raesterling]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing your expertise

[@claudiaberger9560]

This video was really interesting! There's so much about editing that one doesn't know. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😊

[@morelwilliams7133]

Great stuff! Do you have further breakdowns of each of these?

[@geangarcia2673]

Very helpful. Thank you! I love copyediting

[@BooksandLooks]

holy smokes I had no idea there was so much to editing. Well I guess I did but it is just never something I thought about. Loved learning more about this! Especially the names of the different editing types. What is the editing style that you tend to learn towards the most?

[@cybertaiga9534]

Very detailed video. I think I'd probably be suited for Developmental Editing as it is the closest to being a supporting writer. I could develop and work on modifying original ideas.

[@fathernilesh8090]

Thanks for the video. You made a lot of sense. Great.

[@patricianguyen7012]

I learned so much! Thanks!!

[@inesmmcosta]

Hello! Do proofreaders work in the book when it is still in a word format or already pdf? And copyeditors? I ask because those functions are not that appart from each other here in Portugal.

[@samuellima4810]

Proofreaders work with the printed PDF or a printed sample of the book prior to it's official printing and distribution, because they need to go through not only the text, but also the graphical elements. Copyeditors usually work with the word format, because it is easier to make adjustments to the text before the layout is done. Some copyeditor prefer to do it on paper, but it might be counterproductive depending on the amount of editing done, because at the end it all needs to be in Word.

[@inesmmcosta]

Thank you very much, Sam :)

[@mckenziestaley9063]

Do you do all the types of editing with your business or do you like to focus one?

[@shantarammeshram9958]

Hey! Can you tell me, do the traditional publishers have all the 4 editors to edit author's book.

[@MKReads]

Hi Mollie, Wow! I knew about line editing, copy editing, and proofreading but I didn't know that there were 4 main categories. I think I would be interested in either developmental editing or copy editing. Those are the two that really stuck out to me as you described them. I know you said in a previous video that specializing is important. Did you mean in a specific type of editing or in a specific category of book editing? Say for example nonfiction verses children's fiction.

[@MollieReads]

That's a great question, Merideth! I think specializing can help you find a niche, but I definitely tend to have my foot in a bunch of projects. I majored in English like most editors, so I really didn't specialize in my training and sometimes wish I had. I would say specializing depends on the editor! Some editors HATE proofreading/copyediting but really find that they're in their element developmental editing. I don't think you HAVE to specialize unless you want to. I definitely enjoy all editing types, but I've probably done the most of content editing and copyediting. I think you could specialize in certain genres or types of books, and sometimes you need to (e.g., medical journals, highly technical fields, etc.). But I wouldn't limit yourself! I edit a lot of middle grade and young adult books, so sometimes authors find me because of my previous experiences with those genres. But I also work on historical fiction, Christian works, fantasy, thrillers, memoirs, etc. :) I think there's benefits to specializing, but at the end of the day, I like to work on a variety of projects so I don't get burned out, if that makes sense.

[@MKReads]

Yes, that makes sense. After completing an English degree are there a lot of options for continuing education in Editing? I assume the English degree wont teach you everything you need to know since it's not specifically an editing degree.

[@hanaplaysandparasols5670]

Hi, what an interesting video! I occasionally proofread academic books and I just realized I totally dabble in the other types while doing that, hmm I hope I'm not being super intrusive and overcontrolling... =D

[@MollieReads]

Oh my goodness, that's the hardest part, isn't it?! I ALWAYS have to stop myself from doing a ton of work, especially if the book NEEDS more work but I'm only being paid to proofread hahaha. Sometimes I'll leave substantive comments here and there if it naturally comes up, but I try not to "look" for those things. I also like to leave a comment that says something along the lines of "This is more of a content edit, but..." that way the author knows there are various levels. I've actually worked with authors before who have paid me for a proofread and then asked me to go back and do content edits, haha! But yes, it's hard not to do too much with a proofread/copyedit!

[@jenniebensch7216]

Thank you so much for this video. I am considering going back to school. I am not sure if I should major in English or public relations. I'm sure it will not hurt to at least minor in English. If you have any advice, please share.

[@FrontlineVictory]

Very well done

[@rnigh]

Thanks Mollie!!

[@themanmrbijok7364]

I see you have some Mistborn on your shelf...you have my attention.

[@russellmarvin2850]

I'm a beginning writer. I'm writing in a genre science fiction/ religion. I'm still in the process of writing which is taking a while. But I'm not trying to rush it

[@raynezhad3964]

Question, if I hire a content book editor for my book does this include proof reading too .

[@michaelfeeney6108]

I heard you’ve worked with Elliot Brooks on her novel. Congrats! #peaceandturmoil

[@cereal3162]

This is random, but I wanted to say your eyes are really pretty. Thanks for the video!

[@FeliciaTheLightoftheLioness]

Love this! Thank you

[@trixiewalker6159]

I love your videos

[@Kelly5551kitty]

Do you need to take English at college to get into publishing? + Did you do english at university- if so what did you specifically do? ❤️

[@ZakiyaDeliefde]

super informative and engaging video!

[@MollieReads]

Thanks Zakiya!

[@tobechukwuhubertadigwu8600]

I am torn between developmental editing and proofreading

[@Lisa_Flowers]

I know you did a video on this, but do you have any more specific books for an apsiring Developmental/content editor?

[@MollieReads]

Honestly, books on writing will be the best thing for anyone wanting to be a developmental/content editor. I recommend Gotham Writers' Workshop's book on Writing Fiction! ***If*** you want to be a fiction developmental/content editor.

[@Lisa_Flowers]

Thank you! That's exactly what I want to be so it should help. Also, I was wondering about something else. You've referenced the chicago manual of style alot in relation to editing and it sounds super informative, so I wanted to know if its only relevant to somone pursuing editing inside of the US? I think I read somewhere that is largely based off of American standards in the publishing industry and American English, which is not directly relevant to me if it is only tailored to that market (not American and probably won't work in America). Thanks for your time :)

[@morelwilliams7133]

So waited...when a novel credits a single person as THE editor of the book, does it mean that this single person has gone through each of these stages by themselves? Because this is a lot lol.

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Great.

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Thanks

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