Content editing involves writing, fact-checking, and programming web pages or written documents. It can be part of the process of writing books and is more involved than copyediting. Content editors work on developing thematic elements and eliminating inconsistencies, while copyeditors focus on small errors.
Content editing is the practice of writing, verifying, fact-checking, and possibly programming web pages or other written documents. Sometimes it’s specifically about writing and programming web pages. However, it can also be part of the process of writing fiction and non-fiction books in the publishing industry. Copyediting generally involves fact-checking and fact-checking. May involve a small amount of rewriting for print or internet sources, but usually does not include programming. Also, the copyeditor cannot read content with the same control as the content editor.
The copyeditor is usually the final frontier in the writing process, the last person to review material before it goes to print. The content editor can be more intimately involved in the entire process of writing and finalizing documents for web or print publication.
Computer programs perform some types of content modification. For example, many programs can evaluate coding errors before a web page is served. However, as with programs that offer spelling or grammar checks, a person must evaluate the final presentation of the content and may need to correct a mistake or two.
Some people specifically work in the content editing fields and can not only proof content and format it, but also write it. In fact, it’s quite common that editing includes writing most of the content. For web programming companies, editing can be done by one or more people, and it can also mean interfacing with clients to assess their needs for both written content and the look and feel of the website.
Alternatively, some practice content editing on a freelance basis. They may only edit the material and check the content for errors, inconsistencies, contradictions or problems. They might practice light source code editing, but are mostly limited to improving a client’s content. Given a client’s needs, they might as well be writing material and then the site owner could format the content appropriately.
For print productions, a content editor might work at a publishing house or as a freelancer, especially with authors. While copyediting would proof the book before it goes to print, content editing would mean evaluating the content of the work. A poor editor would miss the inconsistencies of character, plot or dialogue.
Content editors in the publishing industry work specifically on the “flesh” of books intended for publication. They look into things like fully developing thematic elements. Above all, they look for inconsistencies. A factual book, for example, might draw two opposite conclusions that a content editor might grasp. Ultimately, the editor is responsible for clarifying the material and helping the writer perform at their best on the page.
Content editing is very important for books written in series format. Long series are more likely to show inconsistencies as they progress, and a content editor can help prevent common mistakes. If a character’s eyes are blue in one book, they can’t be brown in another. If a character’s mother dies in one book, the walking, talking mother in the next book can put off readers.
Expert content editing eliminates material that would make the text ridiculous. Copyeditors can then take over and refine the text looking for small errors. They may rewrite a sentence or two, but generally correct grammatical or spelling errors. The final result of the work of both publishers is a logical and grammatical text.
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