What does a copy editor do?

A copy editor provides consistency on a writing project that is nearing completion. In this job, your duties are to ensure the content and style are smooth and consistent, address any proofreading errors, grammatical or syntactical mistakes, and query authors about points that need further clarification. Copy editors may work for publishers, newspapers, or on a freelance basis. You can also find work editing content for websites. In these jobs, you may publish the content as well. The role of the copy editor falls somewhere between developmental editing and proofreading jobs. However, sometimes your duties may overlap, depending on the type of publication or size of the publisher.