> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sftpmag.gitbook.io/sftp-publishing/editing-resources-1/copy-ed.-process.md).

# The Editing Process in Detail

This is an expanded version of the [Editing Process](/sftp-publishing/editing-resources-1/untitled.md) with more detailed information on every phase of the editing process. Lead and co-editors should be familiar with their responsibilities each stage of the process and are encouraged to refer back to this document regularly. If you have any comments or suggestions, email the ME at <sftp.publishing@gmail.com>

[***Phase I: Choosing submissions and editorial assignments***](/sftp-publishing/editing-resources-1/copy-ed.-process/phase-i-choosing-submissions-and-editorial-assignments.md)

[***Phase II: Assign editors, connect with authors***](/sftp-publishing/editing-resources-1/copy-ed.-process/phase-ii.md)

[***Phase III: Editing***](/sftp-publishing/editing-resources-1/copy-ed.-process/phase-iii.md)

[***Phase IV: Technical Editing***](/sftp-publishing/editing-resources-1/copy-ed.-process/phase-iv.md)

[***Phase V: Copy Editing***](/sftp-publishing/editing-resources-1/copy-ed.-process/phase-v.md)

[***Phase VI: Proofreading and Final Cop***](/sftp-publishing/editing-resources-1/copy-ed.-process/phase-vii-proofreading-and-final-copy.md)***y***

[***Phase VII: Finalizing Articles, TOC and Design***](/sftp-publishing/editing-resources-1/copy-ed.-process/phase-vi.md)

[***Phase VIII: Promotion***](/sftp-publishing/editing-resources-1/copy-ed.-process/phase-vii.md)