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Guild of Copy Editors' requests page

On this page, you can request that the Guild of Copy Editors copy-edit specific articles.

Instructions for requesters

To make a request, remove any existing {{copy edit}} tags from the article, then click this button and follow the instructions:

Please remove any existing {{copy edit}} tags from the article to avoid edit conflicts during the copy edit.

Please note:

  • No request by an unregistered editor will be accepted unless the IP has done significant work on the article. Drive-by IP requests already on the list may be declined by any editor.
  • The average waiting time is two or so months. Please be patient and feel free to improve your requested article while you wait.
  • If you plan to nominate the article for good article, A-class or featured article status, please wait until the copy edit is complete before nominating it.
  • Having your article copy edited by our team does not guarantee that the prose will be considered acceptable during any of the above reviews.
  • You may have up to two open requests at any one time. This is enforced so that every request can have a fair chance of being fulfilled within a reasonable period.

Requests may be declined if the article is:



May 2024

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I would like a copyedit for the prose and for any other possible problems on the article in preparation for a GAN and potential ACN/FAC. PizzaKing13 ¡Hablame! 02:55, 25 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

  Working simongraham (talk) 15:23, 1 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I've asked simongraham about the progress of this request at their talk page. Baffle☿gab 22:38, 10 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Baffle gab1978: I am working on it, but am happy to give up to someone else if there is an alternative reviewer that is particularly keen to take over. simongraham (talk) 03:20, 11 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I've asked again for an update on this c/e; Simongraham has made only one edit there so far, that being on 11 September. Baffle☿gab 22:45, 24 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Simongraham has been working on this article a bit; last edit as of my timestamp is 18:23, 29 September 2024‎. Baffle☿gab 19:27, 30 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

June 2024

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Need copy edit to fix structures and grammar. Ahendra (talk) 15:22, 2 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! This important Holocaust article needs copy editing to fix structures and grammar. Thanks in advance, Norden1990 (talk) 18:31, 4 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Underwent major promotional expansion by another user. Please keep neutral tone and remove unsourced. DareshMohan (talk) 18:17, 6 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

  Working Hi @DareshMohan, just popping in to say I've begun work on this one - once I've done my first pass I'll come back and see whether there's anything I missed that you really wanted addressed. StartGrammarTime (talk) 06:46, 11 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
StartGrammarTime has restarted their copy-edit; their last edit to the article, as of my timestamp, is 01:24, 17 September 2024‎. Baffle☿gab 00:40, 19 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@StartGrammarTime, are you still working on this article? It has been 12 days. Mox Eden (talk) 13:30, 28 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry @Mox Eden, my memory is a wreck thanks to meds I have to take and this slipped right out of my mind. I am pretty sure I got caught up trying to find sources for citation-needed statements rather than copyediting - whoops - but I will finish it up as soon as I can (the next couple of days at most). If anyone else has a burning desire to do it in the meantime, please be my guest. StartGrammarTime (talk) 09:25, 29 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Requesting copyedit and possibly feedback for possible GAN or BCN. Thank you! Shenaall (t c) 08:22, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

With over 295 hits per day, the article needs serious copy editing to get to WP:GA (GAN)   dxneo (talk) 16:59, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, @Dxneo. I'll be working on it soon. I just have to complete some pending things and I'll take care of you. Santi (talk) 03:12, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for taking the request Santi. dxneo (talk) 08:18, 25 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Pollosito, when are you going to work on this article? Mox Eden (talk) 03:01, 1 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Mox Eden: I guess at the end of July. Now I've graduated from high school and I'm no longer allowed to use the computer, so I'll have to do it on my cell phone. In case I haven't done anything by the end of July, you can pick this because I see you're interested too. Santi (talk) 00:13, 2 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I've asked Pollosito about this request on their talk page; since their message here, they hasn't edited the article but is still active on WP. Baffle☿gab 05:31, 20 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The old GA article was overhauled and definitely needs to be copyedited. Planning it for FAC soon. I need some help, especially in the Reception section. Thank you! 🍕Boneless Pizza!🍕 (🔔) 18:53, 11 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Done some reference fixing here and tried to add further clarifications where needed. It could really do with a fresh pair of eyes especially om the music side of things. Karst (talk) 12:09, 13 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Request for c/e for Birthday of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. I nominated it for WP:DYK (DYK) and it is an important article. Mehedi Abedin (talk) 11:56, 15 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I'm planning to nominate the article as a Good Article (GAN). It previously had some jumbled content copied directly from other sources and so had to be cut way down to remove all of that. I've rewritten it from the sources and would appreciate a fresh set of eyes. Rjjiii (talk) 20:50, 15 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This is an article I just when through FAC with, but it was suggested that the copy editing was really lacking (English is not my main language and I am not very used to the English Wikipedia standards). Thuiop (talk) 19:53, 16 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This article needs a thorough edit to bring it in line with WWP:MOS I have added where I feel citatations are needed. Please let me know when someone has gone through the article and I will start the process of adding further citations. Thanks for your help!. Karst (talk) 09:34, 17 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

An old GA article needed to be copyedited in order for it to be maintained and accurate. 🍕Boneless Pizza!🍕 (🔔) 18:53, 11 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

For GAN. Please check whether the prose checks out on verifiability longer quotes in the Reception section (excluding the one in the quotebox) can be paraphrased. Thanks, Nineteen Ninety-Four guy (talk) 12:32, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Nineteen Ninety-Four guy:, please note citation-checking is not part of the copy-editing process. Per WP:BURDEN, the person adding the material is responsible for its accuracy and verifiability. Copy-editing is a "final prose polish" not a general fix-me-up. Cheers, Baffle☿gab 04:47, 27 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I see. I've struck that part of my request to reflect this. Nineteen Ninety-Four guy (talk) 06:16, 27 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This page was promoted to Good Article status recently, but I'd like to nominate it for FAC. I would greatly appreciate a copyedit in case there were any issues I missed. Thanks in advance. – Epicgenius (talk) 14:47, 27 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Same as the user above; I'd like to get this article FA-ready (FAC). Thanks Wolverine XI (talk to me) 10:09, 28 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

July 2024

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Recently expanded, needs copyediting. Thank you.M.A.LasTroniN910t@lk 10:46, 2 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Can someone check Afrique Victime for any mistakes? The page is a planned GAN. TheNuggeteer (talk) 09:33, 4 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Already nominated, you can still copyedit this article. 🍗TheNuggeteer🍗 01:14, 20 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This article is very poor in quality. Wcamp9 (talk) 18:39, 7 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

For GAN. Thanks! --For Each element In group ... Next 14:18, 9 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

  Working Mox Eden (talk) 04:23, 17 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
  Partly done You know what? I will just spare myself the trouble and cap it off for someone else to finish. Literally the only section I have not done is the "Reception" section. Mox Eden (talk) 17:33, 31 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, Mox Eden! --For Each element In group ... Next 13:04, 2 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to submit the Yugoslav krone article for GAN. I believe its prose would benefit from a copyedit to fix grammar and improve flow. Thanks. Tomobe03 (talk) 15:06, 10 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Needs copy/edited for a GAN in the future. Article has a POTD set as well, meaning it will be featured on the main page in a couple of months. The Weather Event Writer (Talk Page) 14:17, 12 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Requesting a copy edit for this recently promoted GA. Thank you! ---Another Believer (Talk) 22:48, 12 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Need copyedit for WP:DYK. Mehedi Abedin 11:48, 13 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

GA reviewer was concerned with the article's prose. lunaeclipse (talk) 11:41, 15 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The article is very detailed, but its prose is kind of slanted towards recent events. It is also cited to few social media sites which I'm having a hard time trimming. Aiming for GAC (GAN) for now, then FAC afterwards. dxneo (talk) 12:53, 17 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Really new article which is linked up to several highly viewed articles (including one which has gotten over 1 million views in the last 30 days). Honestly just need a second set of eyes to copy/edit it real quick. Only 36k bytes in size, but with high-viewage potential, it should be grammatically solid and correct. The Weather Event Writer (Talk Page) 21:24, 22 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Triangular bipyramid is another article I will take a submit to the GOCE. I have checked the writings in the article, but there is one problem in the section Triangular bipyramid#Related polyhedra. I'm aware that this section might be a problem during the process of GAN. If someone wants to copyedit the whole article, I appreciate it. Many thanks. Note: This article is about mathematics, especially in geometry of polyhedron. Dedhert.Jr (talk) 11:01, 23 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Requesting copy edit on the article Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman season 1. Thank you very much. NeoBatfreak (talk) 20:20, 29 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

August 2024

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I've been fixing up this article by myself lately, but I'm unsure of how to format/write some aspects as it's covering a very distant topic from my usual edits. Hoping I can nominate it for GA (GAN) after this, as it's a North Korean film with a controversial background involving kidnapping and all that, which deserves more attention. Thanks. Eiga-Kevin2 (talk) 05:18, 2 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello GCE. My major concerns for this article are whether I am violating notability in the "Reception" section or giving undue depth in its history section since I'd like to eventually get it to GA (GAN) status. Please be ruthless. Ornov Ganguly TALK 13:38, 3 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Currently a C-class article (honestly would myself probably assess it as Start, even). But just want it to get it to a decent-looking place. Did some work on it right now, but it could certainly use some extra copy editing. Soulbust (talk) 20:37, 6 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Planning on taking this to FAC so I'm thinking a copyedit would be a good first step. GamerPro64 04:02, 11 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The benevolent being who expanded the article doesn't have English grammar as his strong point. Kailash29792 (talk) 14:25, 11 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

For a GAN.--TeenAngels1234 (talk) 22:25, 11 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

A C-Class article needs a copyediting for grammar etc as I am not native English speaker and may have made mistakes. Nizil (talk) 13:10, 13 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This passed GA-N a few months ago. The article's prose needs some polishing. lunaeclipse(talk) 13:36, 16 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Requesting copu edit of the article Ted Bundy (film). Thanks. NeoBatfreak (talk) 19:45, 16 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This is a short article about a meme born out of fighting games and video streaming. I am not a very good English speaker, so I would appreciate it if you could correct my English to natural English. 狄の用務員 (talk) 07:04, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I nominated it to DYK. 狄の用務員 (talk) 14:09, 18 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Plan to nominate it for DYK. Ghazaalch (talk) 08:11, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The article is in need of in-depth copyediting. Thank you! OceanHok (talk) 10:23, 18 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Would like a vetting of the prose for tone and brevity as I prepare for an FAC. Thank you in advanced! DAP 💅 02:43, 20 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I think the Stores section of Wegmans can use copyediting because I do think it looks more like a timeline. I think this section can also use copyediting for a major cleanup to the section and I also think it can be more organized as well. The Cadillac Ranger (talk) 08:02, 21 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I plan to bring this to FAC. However, from previous comments about the FAC nom, the article needs further clarity. I appreciate if anyone can give a look through, especially reorganising the details of the artwork section. ZKang123 (talk) 01:42, 25 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I've been working on this article, but I think this one can use copyediting. The Cadillac Ranger (talk) 03:13, 26 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This is currently at FAR but changes have received little feedback. These sections:

are either new or substantially rewritten. A copy edit of these parts would be very welcome; it is not necessary to copy edit the whole article. Jim Killock (talk) 12:36, 26 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Prepared for a possible FA review (FAC).Safari ScribeEdits! Talk! 06:34, 28 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This page was promoted to Good Article status recently, but I'd like to nominate it for FAC. I would greatly appreciate a copyedit in case there were any issues I missed. Thanks in advance. – Epicgenius (talk) 14:06, 29 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to submit the Ivo Frank for a GAN and I believe a copyedit would improve article's prose. Thanks! Tomobe03 (talk) 16:35, 30 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

September 2024

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Wanted to improve the writing for this article before it gets re-nominated into the Good Article Nomination (GAN). This article was nominated before but did not pass due to errors in grammar and wording that were not well written at that time. I finished fixing those issues brought up by the reviewer, but I still believe some prose and grammar checks need to be made. Rephrasing is done well and accurately. HereIGoAgain (talk) 09:57, 1 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

  Partly done I have only done until before the "Music and lyrics" section. Mox Eden (talk) 11:53, 18 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

For a potential future FA nom (FAC). Sohom (talk) 15:34, 2 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Article was previously copyedited in March 2023, but a lot has changed since then and I would like another copyedit before a future GAN. Mainly looking for prose and MOS. PizzaKing13 (¡Hablame!) 🍕👑 21:17, 4 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Completely rewrote article over the past few months, and am currently working for an ACR as the article view count has spiked dramatically due to it being in national news. I'd appreciate another pair of eyes looking the article over for grammar issues and flow.

Best, GGOTCC (talk) 19:08, 5 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Article is currently sitting at GAN, and the reviewer suggested that I take this to the Guild of Copy Editors before we continue the review. Fossil mammals rarely get attention on Wikipedia, and Palaeotherium in particular has a very old research history plus extensive anatomical coverage that has never been well-translated to most non-expert readers. As a result, it's a bit tricky to make easy to read and fully comprehensive at the same time. Additionally, it may be filled with some grammatical errors. If anyone could help to copyedit the article, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks. PrimalMustelid (talk) 19:38, 8 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Should be fairly straightforward. Seems like most of the article is just a copied edit summary. Copyedit will involve deleting most of the plot summary. Catalyzzt (talk) 13:12, 9 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Potential FAC, so I'd be happy to receive any general suggestions for improvement, alongside the copy edit. Thank you. Regards, BennyOnTheLoose (talk) 23:00, 10 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This is an old GA I made in the past and expanded it with real world information while tonning down the in-universe info. I don't plan to make it FA but I believe its prose needs some touching.Tintor2 (talk) 23:12, 10 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Failed FAC. Needs restructuring + grammatical fixes. Post-copyedit feedback is appreciated. Thanks, TWOrantulaTM (enter the web) 03:24, 12 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The article went through a major cleanup & restructuring after its 4th AfD (I participated in the article rewrite). It then failed as a GAN with the only reviewer saying: The article needs a pretty major copyedit to be written readable for someone not already completely familiar with the game. Any help would be appreciated! Sariel Xilo (talk) 16:52, 13 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The article is in need of in-depth copyediting. Thank you! OceanHok (talk) 15:02, 15 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

(DYK) I nominated Kanifing for a DYK, and the reviewer noted that the article may have issues with close paraphrasing. The reviewer suggested I take it here so others can help fix these issues. (Pinging the reviewer, Chipmunkdavis.) — Vigilant Cosmic Penguin 🐧(talk | contribs) 16:20, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

  On hold; hi @Vigilantcosmicpenguin:, copyright problems should be dealt with before a copy-edit takes place. If only part of the article is closely paraphrased, please identify the (sub-)section(s) using {{Close paraphrasing}} so a copy-editor knows where to work. If text is close enough to the original to be a copyright violation, it should be removed and the revisions deleted via {{Copyvio-revdel}}. Discuss at REQ talk. Baffle☿gab 20:20, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Pinging Chipmunkdavis again since they are the one who alerted me of the close paraphrasing issues. CMD, could you add the tags in the relevant sections? I want to make sure the article is tagged accurately. — Vigilant Cosmic Penguin 🐧(talk | contribs) 21:47, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for your note, Vigilantcosmicpenguin, my concerns have now been dealt with and I've removed my hold notice. Cheers, Baffle☿gab 03:57, 17 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Potential for GA (GAN).Tintor2 (talk) 22:27, 18 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I was told that my article needs some copy editing. After it is copy edited please ping me at Template:Did you know nominations/AdventHealth Daytona Beach (DYK). Catfurball (talk) 19:00, 19 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Rewrite per grammar rules. Remove tag at top when done. DareshMohan (talk) 03:56, 25 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Requesting a copy edit for this relatively short and recently promoted GA. Thanks in advance! --Another Believer (Talk) 15:21, 25 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I was told that my article needs some copy editing. Know the only section that has not had this done by an editor is the history section. Catfurball (talk) 18:51, 26 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I would like it to be a GAN and I think its biggest problem might be its grammar and wording. The article isn't long IMO. Thanks! Please ping me so that I get notified of your response. Imbluey2 02:01, 28 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

For a probable GAN. The article is not very long. Note that it is important to stick to the sources; if you have any queries while copy editing, please contact me at my t/p. TrangaBellam (talk) 08:10, 29 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Tagged as needing copyedit. Important because it is so bad for health. Chidgk1 (talk) 18:24, 29 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

A potential second GA nomination. I would appreciate some help to copyedit the article. Thanks. Alexeyevitch(talk) 04:33, 30 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Failed GAN, partly because needs copyedit. I hope to nominate it again later this year. If you spot any other problems please tag them with “cn”, “clarify” etc. If you don’t understand a sentence please let me know, because I think we need to assume a typical reader has very little previous knowledge of the subject. Please could you make the article “flow” better, as I think I am weak on that. Chidgk1 (talk) 07:07, 30 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

United States presidential elections in Oklahoma. During its FLC another user noted prose issues. I felt that it was fine and was hoping for a copy edit to fix these issues Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 20:28, 30 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

October 2024

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