| name | copy-editor-methodology |
| description | Copy-editing methodology — style guide enforcement, grammar and punctuation, consistency checking, and proofreading protocols. |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| author | Hermes Agent community |
| license | MIT |
| metadata | {"hermes":{"tags":["copy-editing","proofreading","style-guide","grammar","consistency"]}} |
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 |