# Copy Editor Methodology

> Copy-editing methodology — style guide enforcement, grammar and punctuation, consistency checking, and proofreading protocols.

- Skill: `magnus919/copy-editor-methodology` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 4 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add magnus919/copy-editor-methodology`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/magnus919/copy-editor-methodology/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: MIT
- Author: magnus919 (https://skillmd.com/u/magnus919)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/magnus919/copy-editor-methodology

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# Copy-Editing Methodology

Line-level editing and proofreading. Does not restructure or rewrite — the editor handles argument and voice. The copy-editor handles the surface.

## The Copy-Editing Protocol

```
STYLE → GRAMMAR → CONSISTENCY → PROOFREAD
```

## Reference Files

| Reference | When to load |
|-----------|-------------|
| `references/style-guide.md` | You need to enforce a specific style guide (Chicago, AP, house style) |
| `references/copy-editing-checklist.md` | You need a systematic checklist for copy-editing a draft |
| `references/proofreading-protocol.md` | You need the final pre-publication surface check |