Copywriting Tips: What’s The Difference Between Line Editing & Copy Editing?

Which Type of Copywriting Editing Is Right For You?

If you’ve ever wanted to offer editing services to your copywriting clients…

Or just pick up some extra cash by offering editing as side-hustle…

Then it’s pretty important to know the difference between these TWO types of editing:

Line editing and copyediting.

Because, spoiler alert... they are two completely different services...

And depending on which type of service you offer, clients will have VASTLY different expectations of your work.

So what exactly are these two editing services and what do they each entail?

Keep watching to get a full breakdown of the difference between copy editing and line editing and see which one is right for you…

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[samanthasimpson]

I'm doing a diploma in copy editing and proofreading (just a few months away now from certification). Not sure if it's perhaps a UK/US difference but in my training, what you have decribed the line editor (we dont use the term line editor) as doing is what a copy editor does, and what you describe the copy editor as doing is more like what a proofreader actually does. There is also much more to both roles than you've covered.

[AhmetKaan]

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[danbarkles]

For me, it's really copy vs. Structural that always get me. Another thing i might add is just that the level of querying is usually higher for a copyeditor. Line edits tend to come with a bit more freedom to make choices in my experience.

[kemetnubiakamp]

This might be a difference between industry interpretations of editing. In journalism, "line editing" doesn't exist. The copyeditor is the line editor. What she defined as copyediting is actually the proofreader. But this was helpful in understanding the book industry's interpretation of a line editor that would be the copyeditor in the journalism industry.

[TheJesusRevival]

Thanks Alex!
Currently simplifying and retooling my life down to ministries, hobbies and things I love.
Thanks again,
- James

[cchangcc]

Wow! I didn't even know there was a thing as line editing! 🤯 Thank you Alex!

[bilalrafique]

Didn't know the difference Alex. Thanks for the heads up. Your videos are always helpful. I, for one, would call myself a copy editor.

[mystieclawthorn]

You’re so inspiring! I look forward each week to your vids; I can’t wait to put all this golden knowledge into practice 😍

[harmlesshonesty]

I enjoyed this and you explained both so that I could instantly know which one I'd rather do-and that's copy-editing. I'm a stickler about grammar and punctuation.

[abdallagubara]

Thanks Alex, I just realized I'm doing both at my work... This makes me save more time when "copy editing" As I now know I can do it after line editing.

[SamVanderWielen]

This is awesome for people just starting who are really looking to niche down and create boundaries. 👏👏

[kaiacosmicco.]

I was just playing with my product suite and am going to start offering copy editing! I really enjoy going through the technical parts of writing :)

[alyssamelendez]

Copy editing is definitely my jam.. I’m transitioning from being a Speech Therapist to copywriter.. I already correct grammar for a living 🤪

[pikagren]

The background looks so cool now Professor, love this bg🔥

[sovereignsoulutions]

I fit more into line editing and grammarly is my copyeditor lol!!!

[tegachapele]

I'm new in copywriting. But it is good to know I can offer other services with my copy writing service like line editing. Thanks Alex

[rachelleblancmehl]

Thank you for this video! I'm actually working on a proofreading course, but copywriting has caught my attention. I want to complete the course, and was thinking of adding it to my services with copywriting. This video made me feel like I'm on the right track and everything has a purpose for my future goals. 💛

[chandsoni]

Yayyyy, first here! Congrats on 50k on Instagram lovely mentor 🥰🥰🥰

[sumaya]

Great video. Line editing is definitely my kind of gig.

[jojoco]

I'm looking at line editing! Thanks for the tips!