Editing for Pure Content

To be a successful editor for Pure Content you will obviously require a thorough knowledge of the English language.  This must include grammar and punctuation skills.  Spelling is not such an issue these days due to the use of automated spell checkers. Having said that you must be aware that such software is not one hundred percent reliable and will not pick up a word that is out of context but correctly spelled. A thorough reading of the article is essential to pick up such errors and correct them.

A useful asset for an editor is knowledge of the differences between English UK and English US spellings. Clients will often stipulate which version of English they require the work to be in when delivered to them.  It is therefore sometimes necessary to convert an article written by an American writer into the English UK dictionary or vice-versa.

?    Good powers of concentration and the ability to cope with repetitive work are essential in an editor.
?    Well developed keyboard and computer system skills will make work much faster and easier.
?    Know your word processing software systems thoroughly as this will also speed you up.
?    Have as comfortable a working environment as you can where you are unlikely to be distracted.
?    Take regular breaks.
?    Set up a good dictionary shortcut on your desktop.

Some of our editors are dealing with large volumes of work each week and are receiving the financial rewards that that brings.  I do not want to give the impression that editing is easy; it requires commitment and application and is not for everyone.  Work must be completed to the expected standard and returned promptly to the editing department where it is subject to quality control procedures.

The biggest advantage of this kind of work is that you complete it in the comfort of your own home at times that suit you.  If you produce a high standard of edited work consistently you will be surprised at what you can earn.

If you are interested you can make contact through the website.

David Hobart
Senior Editor Copyright Purecontent Media Limited 17/05/2012.