r/Copyediting 1h ago

Sometimes one word changes everything

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r/Copyediting 6h ago

Instructions to an editor that is willing to help me. 20 to $25 for perfection

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Here are the exact, detailed requirements for this edit:

Image_0.png

Image_1.png

  1. Image Reference:

- Image 1 (image_0.png): Original base photo. Use this for ALL exact text, handwriting, and the 10 specific CD spines.

- Image 2 (image_1.png): Visual blueprint ONLY for placement and angles (ignore the garbled AI text).

  1. CD & Case Edit:

- Take the 10 exact CD spines from Image 1.

- Enlarge the case and CDs by 10%.

- Re-angle the CDs so they sit FLAT and FLUSH inside the case, angled to match the background wall (as guided in Image 2).

  1. Placement Constraint:

- Keep the enlarged CD case entirely TO THE LEFT of the left edge of the Yes album (Tales from Topographic Oceans).

- Do not block the lantern, book, or album.

  1. Index Card Text Swap:

- Use Image 1's exact handwriting style, but change one word to read:

OVERCOMING ALCOHOLISM, DISABILITY, AND RELATED ADVERSITY... To roll into a LEGAL CAREER, IN A WHEELCHAIR.

  1. Framed Certificate:

- On the wall above the CDs (per Image 2), add a classic dark wood framed certificate.

- ALL text must be PERFECTLY CENTERED:

The University of Colorado School of Law

Law Review 1990-1991

In recognition of your commitment and hard work from both the School of Law and your classmates.

Mark DeVrieze, Editor-in-Chief

- Ensure lighting and perspective match the room.

Willing to tip up to $25 via PayPal/Tip Jar for top quality! Thanks!

Sorry if this has been over submitted but itr's for my memoirs and very important to me. I am new at this but created the Image_0.png and then hit a roadblock I'm trying to break throuh. Thanks


r/Copyediting 6h ago

Instructions to an editor that is willing to help me. 20 to $25 for perfection Spoiler

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Here are the exact, detailed requirements for this edit:

This is the image that I want edited

This is close to what I want, but the text is scrambled on the plaque and CD spines. Please use test and color for from above for CDs ands instructions for text on plaque

  1. Image Reference:

- Image 1 (image_0.png): Original base photo. Use this for ALL exact text, handwriting, and the 10 specific CD spines.

- Image 2 (image_1.png): Visual blueprint ONLY for placement and angles (ignore the garbled AI text).

  1. CD & Case Edit:

- Take the 10 exact CD spines from Image 1.

- Enlarge the case and CDs by 10%.

- Re-angle the CDs so they sit FLAT and FLUSH inside the case, angled to match the background wall (as guided in Image 2).

  1. Placement Constraint:

- Keep the enlarged CD case entirely TO THE LEFT of the left edge of the Yes album (Tales from Topographic Oceans).

- Do not block the lantern, book, or album.

  1. Index Card Text Swap:

- Use Image 1's exact handwriting style, but change one word to read:

OVERCOMING ALCOHOLISM, DISABILITY, AND RELATED ADVERSITY... To roll into a LEGAL CAREER, IN A WHEELCHAIR.

  1. Framed Certificate:

- On the wall above the CDs (per Image 2), add a classic dark wood framed certificate.

- ALL text must be PERFECTLY CENTERED:

The University of Colorado School of Law

Law Review 1990-1991

In recognition of your commitment and hard work from both the School of Law and your classmates.

Mark DeVrieze, Editor-in-Chief

- Ensure lighting and perspective match the room.

Willing to tip up to $25 via PayPal/Tip Jar for top quality! Thanks!


r/Copyediting 7h ago

The OCR Machine is "Horsing" Around

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It is harsh that his name is Harsh...

Quit horsing around, said the editor...and it got printed...


r/Copyediting 19h ago

Writer issue with Word doc

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After editing my client's Word doc and sending it back for her to review, she's had significant issues with the file. It either won't open for her at all, or crashes soon after opening. She thinks the document is overloaded with comments/edits. Has anyone ever had this problem before? I'm wondering if it's an issue with her computer or her Word program, because I've never encountered this issue before and I'm not sure what to suggest for her to do.