Frequently Asked Questions

Hello, and welcome to the CMG Editing process. I enjoy working with a wide range of writers of all experience levels and with different language backgrounds. Editing is a dialogue. Let’s talk!

Are manuscript editors and copy editors the same thing?

Yes. The two terms are synonymous with one another. The AMA Style Manual agrees.

What tools do you edit in?

Word Track Changes or PDF annotations. Are you working in Overleaf? Send me the files with Track Changes on, and I can work there, too.

What is proofreading?

Proofreading is the arduous task of comparison. An editor completes this line-by-line reading of an original manuscript against a typeset proof to catch errors created during typesetting. Proofreading was previously performed in-house by eagle-eyed publishers.

What’s my favorite snack?

So glad you asked! Snacking fuels editing (and writing too!). Give me some dark chocolate and a Diet Coke, and I’m happy.

Hiring a copy editor does not guarantee that your work will be accepted for publication.