Can a copy editor change the "thought" of an article???

Question

if the article is meant to tell about this certain topic but the copy editor changed it to another is it alright??? if yes, why? if not, why not? pls help....

If for example the copy editor changed the topic of the article, can i sue the copy editor? what case should i file???

Answer 1

Depends on the relationship with the editor, employer, your publisher etc.

Answer 2

It depends.

If the editor was hired by the author, he/she has an obligation to clear any conceptual changes with the author. The author has the final say.

If the author was doing a work for hire, the organization that bought the piece "owns" it. Assuming that you are hired by the organization and they have given you that kind of professional latitude, you as their editor, can do whatever you want with the piece.

Answer 3

No a copy editor generally proofs spelling , grammatical errors etc. Only the managing editor can ' edit' an article but not change the intent or thought. If she/he doesn't like it , he/she will tell you it's factually incorrect do it over. Or she/he will just not print it. It is at his/her discretion.

Answer 4

I say no, if they are the copy editior then they should be doing their job not changing the subject of the article. Best of luck!

Answer 5

A punctuation mark can change the whole meaning. Here are the examples:
Pardon impossible. To be sent to Siberia.
Pardon; impossible to be sent to Siberia.

Answer 6

well i don't think he or she can do this because if it has been printed or published and people have read this then i say no that is not fear they should think about what they are going to wright about first before they copy it hope this helps you out

Answer 7

He or she can change every word. Reason is you are not working for yourself but someone else, therefore your work is not your own. Sad but true.

Answer 8

one word can change the whole meaning. be careful!