Copy Editing: What Is It and Why You Should Do It

Copy editing is an essential step for any author, but many may not know what exactly it is, and most importantly, the consequences of not copy editing their manuscripts.

Pulling from her experience as a book editor, New York Writing Room coach Johanie Martinez-Cools will lead you through the basics of copy editing and how to avoid some crucial mistakes that could impact your writing careers.

This interactive virtual workshop is geared toward nonfiction writers and fiction writers whose stories are set in the real world. Attendees will leave with a tip sheet for copy editing their manuscripts. We also encourage you to come with your copy editing questions!

Tickets:

• Early bird - $35 until Oct. 18
• General admission - $45
• Writing Room members get 20% off with their member code!

Tickets are nonrefundable. This workshop is recorded. Anyone who purchases a ticket will receive a video recap. Registration closes at 4:45 p.m. EST on Nov. 18.

About the Coach

Johanie is a dev and copy editor, proofreader and sensitivity reader who has a lifelong passion for storytelling and a burning need to correct any book that uses "less" instead of "fewer." Johanie knows that the best type of editors are those who want the best for their client’s story. As an editor, Johanie believes that her job is to ensure the voices of her clients are maintained throughout their work and not her own.

Johanie has edited for indie authors and publishers alike and has worked with big-name publishers like Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, Sourcebooks and more. She has worked with 16 best-selling authors since 2019.

As an alumnus from Tessera Editorial, Johanie has completed their mentorship program and is a professionally trained editor. She works with most genres but her specialties are romance, fantasy and horror. Johanie holds a BA in English with an emphasis in creative writing from Vanguard University.

Johanie is available for fiction and nonfiction manuscript editing, development editing, copy editing/line editing, sensitivity reads and proof reading. Inquire about your project here.

About The Detroit Writing Room

The Detroit Writing Room offers an inspirational community for writers, creatives and professionals. Whether you’re working on the next Great American novel or a resume, the Writing Room has 50 professional writing coaches to help with all your writing needs. We also host book talks, writing workshops and literary events. Visit detroitwritingroom.com to sign up for coaching, memberships, events and more. Check out newyorkwritingroom.com to see our New York-based coaching team.