Editorial Arts Academy

02/06/2026

Here is a brief overview of proofreading at first pass and cold reading at second pass.

01/28/2026

EAA is anti-Trump.

01/23/2026

Yes, copyeditors AND proofreaders should fact-check when working for publishers.

01/10/2026

Our Copyediting Group Mentorship starts on Monday, January 12. Students copyedit a book-length manuscript (in this case, a political thriller) and receive personalized feedback on their work. 499 USD. Four two-hour group meetings and a 24/7 forum. Visit the Classes & Events page on EditorialArtsAcademy.com to learn more.

12/21/2025

If you’re a perfectionist, editing could be the career for you!

12/18/2025

New blog post --> Line Editing Novels and Memoirs https://editorialartsacademy.com/2025/12/17/line-editing-novels-and-memoirs/

We're running a Line Editing Group Mentorship Jan. 5 to Feb. 16. The early-bird discount (a $50 savings) ends on Monday, 12/22.

How to tell if a novel or memoir needs line edited, why line editing helps writers go from novice to pro, and what line editors do.

12/13/2025

“Manuscript” means something specific in publishing, as does “page proofs.” Manuscripts are Word docs - copyediting happens on the manuscript. Page proofs are the PDF of the book, formatted in InDesign. Proofreading and cold reading happen on the PDF.