What is a Editor and Copyeditor?

What is a Editor and Copyeditor?
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Answer supplied by Anita Diggs

What is the difference between an Editor and Copyeditor?

An editor looks for the strengths and weaknesses of a manuscript in terms of plot, theme, characterization, pace, setting and point of view. Once the editor feels certain that the writer has addressed these areas to the best of his ability, the manuscript is ready of copyediting.

A copyeditor corrects grammar, punctuation and spelling. She also checks the facts (for example, is it really possible for a character to travel from Hong Kong to Venice in four hours?) and points out any of timeline, seasonal, narrative or character inconsistencies.

How much do freelance editors and copyeditors charge?

The range for editors is anywhere from $1,000 to $15,000 depending upon their level of experience and the genre and/or complexity of the project

Copyeditors charge $10-$30 an hour.

Can one person do both jobs?

Anything is possible but it is highly unlikely that a professional in either discipline would want to [do both].