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How to Learn to Copy Edit

How to Learn to Copy Edit

Veteran copy editor and author Benjamin Dreyer walks through the basics of one of the most critical tasks in editing.

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Jan 12, 2025
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Benjamin Dreyer was the copy chief at Random House for years before turning his hand to writing the book “Dreyer’s English.” He now runs the A Word About newsletter.

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