Copy editing involves checking written material for spelling, grammar, usage and style, as well as other issues, such as libel. It is more in-depth than proofreading and done earlier in the process, before the text is set to type. Style Guides@ (161) 1. A Capital Idea - This copyediting blog covers grammar and newspapers like they're going out of style. 2. American Copy Editors Society - Focus on journalism. Membership, conference and contest information, as well as training, job and internship listings, discussion group and advice. 3. Association of Art Editors - A national group whose members exchange information about editorial practices, standards, and job opportunities, both freelance and institutional. 4. Bay Area Editors Forum - An association of in-house and freelance editors from a variety of publishing and publications settings. It helps employers and contractors find just the right editor. Also helps editors strengthen their skills, contacts, and awareness of professional opportunities. 5. Copy Editing for Magazines - A course syllabus in magazine copy editing and other information about the profession by Mindy McAdams. 6. Copy Editor - Language newsletter, website and job search for copy editors. 7. Copy Massage - A twentysomething copy editor muses on the copy, the editing and the quirky rules that make folks despise us. 8. Copy-Editing Corner - For copy editors to gather and discuss topics. 9. e-Editor Blog - UK-based guide to writing and editing better, with tips, training and practical help. 10. Ed2010 - A group for young magazine editors seeking dream jobs by 2010. Includes whisper job listings and mentoring resources. 11. Edit-Work.com - Guidelines for creating a style for the company web site, and for editorial procedures. Gives the big picture for content managers. 12. Editorial Freelancers Association - A national nonprofit professional organization of self-employed workers in the publishing and communications industries. Members include editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers, and translators. 13. How to Edit Your Own Writing - Detailed 11-point self-editing checklist. 14. National Fellowships for Copy Editors - Information on midcareer fellowships, including lists of previous fellows and conference materials. 15. Society of Editors (NSW) - A society of freelance and in-house editors working in a range of situations in book, journal and magazine publishing both print and electronic. 16. Testy Copy Editors - Message board geared toward newspaper copy editing. 17. The Electric Editors - Directory of links and an e-mail discussion list for editors. 18. The John Bremner Editing Test - Quiz with answer key from the legendary University of Kansas professor. 19. The Slot: A Spot for Copy Editors - Overview of newspaper copy editing and style points from a Washington Post copy editor. 20. Yahoo Groups: Copy Desk Cafe - Discussion group for those working in print journalism. 21. Yahoo Groups: Copy Editors - Discussion group for copy editors in journalism. 22. Copyediting-L (CE-L) - Copyediting List at Indiana University. A list for copy editors and other defenders of the English language. Listserv archives, information on how to join, FAQs, photo album, and resources. 23. EServer TC Library: Editing - A collection of over 150 online resources about editing, indexing and copy editing, annotated and rated by professional writers. 24. Society for Editors and Proofreaders NEW! - A professional organization based in the UK for editors and proofreaders. To promote high editorial standards. 25. Suite101: Editing & Publishing NEW! - A guide to editing and getting published.

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