I've recently started learning copy-editing, although at the moment it's all self-taught. I know that a publishing internship is one of the best ways to learn, but all the positions seem to be London-based and I'm not able to move.
How usual is it for aspiring copy-editors to contact small local presses and offer their services? More importantly, how successful are requests like this?
Does anyone have any other ideas for routes to take? I'm primarily interested in copy-editing non-fiction, but if it would help I'd obviously take on fiction (although developmental editing is not my aim)
Thank you
How usual is it for aspiring copy-editors to contact small local presses and offer their services? More importantly, how successful are requests like this?
Does anyone have any other ideas for routes to take? I'm primarily interested in copy-editing non-fiction, but if it would help I'd obviously take on fiction (although developmental editing is not my aim)
Thank you