jaimelil

I'm a newbie copy editor in NYC—took on my first gig last August. In your eyes, what makes a copy editor stand out as someone who knows her stuff? What sets her apart from the rest? What makes her seem trustworthy and dependable?

Hello again,

When, if ever, is it okay to compromise grammar and punctuation for a story's voice? How do you create "rules" of editing for stories where traditional grammar and punctuation don't apply?