From Edie: This post from our guest, Rachel Greco will help us understand the key differences between line edits and copy edits—and find out which type your manuscript needs before publishing. (Be sure to check out her email checklist below!)
Line Edits vs. Copy Edits: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?
by Rachel A. Greco
If you’re a writer hoping to publish a book, you either have heard or will hear the words "line edits" and "copy edits" at some point. But what are they and what's the difference between them? Can you get one of them or do you need both?
I hope to explain the difference between these two types of edits and make it clear which one is necessary to make your story as professional and polished as possible. Or why you might need both!
