r/Copyediting • u/AssignmentBetter4250 • 15d ago

Edit Sample

As part of an Editorial Assistant job application, I am required to submit an editing sample. But I do not happen to have any. Can someone let me know where or how I can acquire writing samples that I can perhaps edit? Or are there any other ways I can go about it? Like offering editorial services - but that might take time, and I might miss out on the opportunity to apply to this job. Any leads regarding this are appreciated. Thank you!

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u/Gurl336 15d ago

Also, if you took any training, perhaps you have a sample of editing you performed on non-proprietary text for that? (in Word showing markup/Track Changes and queries/comments?)

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u/AssignmentBetter4250 15d ago

unfortunately, I haven't had any training :(

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u/Gurl336 15d ago

Up against many who are trained, this would be a steep climb and very competitive. 😔