Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Requests

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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:

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To make a request, add your article, using the following format, to the bottom of this page:

===[[Articlename]]===

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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:

in the Draft or User namespaces, or is awaiting review at Wikipedia:Articles for creation;
unstable, undergoing rapid development, the venue for an ongoing edit war, or otherwise not yet suitable for copy editing.

Instructions for copy editors

Once you have accepted a request, it may be helpful to add a section to the article's Talk page explaining that you will be copy-editing the article and that other editors are welcome to post questions and comments for you while you are doing so. Remember to add another note when you are done.
Please ensure that you are familiar with the Wikipedia Manual of Style and the expectations for editing for the GOCE outlined in our Step by Step guide. The simplified Manual of Style is here. A number of national varieties of English are present throughout the encyclopedia, and no one variety is preferred. Keep spelling and date formatting consistent within an article.
When you accept a request, place an indented {{Working}} template immediately beneath the request and sign your post with four tildes (~~~~) so other copy editors know not to accept it.
Accept only one request at a time.
Articles that are potential Featured Article candidates should be handled by experienced editors.
If you have accepted a request but cannot fulfill it for any reason, please amend it with either:
- a note of the sections you have completed so someone else can complete the copy edit, or;
- a suitable template: {{Not done}}, {{Partly done}}, or Abandoned (not a template!). Please make a good-faith effort to complete a copyedit; excessive use of the "Partly done" template does little (or nothing) to reduce the backlog.
- If the article is unstable, experiencing rapid development, an ongoing edit war or apparent ownership issues, open a discussion on Requests talk to inform project coordinators.
- Acceptances that appear to have been abandoned will be checked after a reasonable period, usually one week after the timestamp. In cases of complete inactivity we will ask for an update on your talk page. If no response is received within one further week, the {{Working}} template will be removed so other editors may complete the copy edit.
When you have completed a request, add the template {{Done}} below the request and sign your post with four tildes (~~~~) and a bot will archive it in about 24 hours. In limited circumstances (breakdowns etc.), you can add the details of the request to the archive page then remove the request here by blanking the subsection. Do not delete the original request without archiving it.
Please consider adding the templates {{GOCE|user={{subst:REVISIONUSER}}|date={{subst:date}}}} on the talk page of articles you have copy edited and {{GOCEtb|article=Insert article name|sign=~~~~}} to the talk page of the requester.

Instructions for coordinators

Stale requests marked as "Working": Acceptances that appear to have been abandoned should be checked for activity after a reasonable period, usually one week after the timestamp. In cases of complete inactivity, a coordinator should ask for an update on the copy editor's talk page. Write "Asked X for update on talk page" below the "Working" line on the Requests page. If no response is received within one further week, the {{Working}} template should be removed so that other editors may complete the copy edit.
Quality control: Articles from the Requests page that are completed by newer editors should be reviewed for quality by a coordinator, time permitting. The top priority is to review articles that are FA candidates; the second priority, GA and DYK candidates.

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July 2025

The First Berserker: Khazan

This article is some of my largest contributions to Wikipedia in terms of direct user-read prose, mostly under the Gameplay and Reception headers, and I would appreciate a second opinion on my word choice and overall text quality. A review of the maintenance tags for cleanup & tone from a less-involved editor than me would be appreciated as well. ScalarFactor (talk) 19:18, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Working Dhtwiki (talk) 04:49, 30 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Done Dhtwiki (talk) 22:08, 31 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Viktor Gutić

Currently at WP:FAC (FAC), one of the reviewers requested a second pair of eyes take a look and copy-edit for flow. Amanuensis Balkanicus (talk) 21:15, 19 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Working VictoriaDawn1 (talk) 17:23, 17 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@VictoriaDawn1: Still working? Mox Eden (talk) 14:08, 7 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Mox Eden: Yes, I'm still working on this one. Thanks! --VictoriaDawn1 (talk) 16:35, 14 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@VictoriaDawn1: Your last edit was on September 30. Do you still with to continue? Otherwise, this 4.5 k-word good article on a WW2 Axis leader should be freed for someone else to finish. Dhtwiki (talk) 22:20, 31 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

WGN-TV

The article needs a fairly large CE to become readable in one sitting as most of it is an unending wall of text. Some effort was put into writing and adding decent refs etc. but it is a headache to get through.Packerfan386beer here 10:21, 30 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Working Admittedly this isn't my usual subject area, so I've asked WikiProject Television for advice on which parts to trim. Rosaece ♡ talk ♡ contribs 17:38, 24 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

August 2025

Mi Reflejo

An article that passed ga in 2013. I am looking to nominate this for f. A (FAC) sometime in the future. I recently expanded the article with another editor. My top concern is the overusage of the quotes in the musical section where I need help with the paraphrasing. Erick (talk) 17:51, 1 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Britney Spears

I would like to have this article undergo a copyedit. Thanks, Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 01:59, 5 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Long Story Short (TV series)

Recently moved to mainspace. Needs a second pair of eyes. Thanks. –DMartin 21:50, 12 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Goenitz

Small article with potential for GAN. Tintor2 21:50, 12 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Nikodim Milaš

The article was greatly improved in the past few days, but its style could be much better. — Sadko (words are wind) 01:07, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Electoral History of Dan Quayle

I plan to nominate this for FLC, could maybe use a copy edit. Olliefant (she/her) 16:31, 28 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Update; Nominated this for FLC completely forgot I requested a CE. I'll leave it in but I expect the CE will likely occur after the nom has closed Olliefant (she/her) 23:41, 7 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Working Mox Eden (talk) 00:28, 1 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Done Mox Eden (talk) 00:35, 1 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Beartown (TV series)

Preparing for GAN. I've made an effort to do my own C/E and MOS checks, but I think it could benefit from a second pair of eyes + red pen. Thanks, Zzz plant (talk) 16:36, 30 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Working —LastJabberwocky (Rrarr) 22:36, 31 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Fat Juicy & Wet

Before GAN. There might be some fluff that needs trimming down, but I will leave it up to the GOCE, they know better. MarioSoulTruthFan (talk) 22:38, 30 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

September 2025

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Requesting copy edit for the artical as a part of improving the artical E.Saravanan (talk) 05:02, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You may wish to correct your typo for "part". All the best: Rich Farmbrough 13:54, 8 September 2025 (UTC).[reply]

Thank you E.Saravanan (talk) 07:51, 13 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

M. K. Stalin

Requesting a copy edit for this article. Thank you E.Saravanan (talk) 05:32, 7 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

What's missing in the article exactly? Kingsacrificer (talk) 11:08, 17 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

All the headings are covered up. Just require a c/e to fix grammars and to meet Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons. E.Saravanan (talk) 12:30, 21 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

An Evening with Silk Sonic at Park MGM

For GAN, needs copy-edit and a good clean-up on the Production section. MarioSoulTruthFan (talk) 18:15, 8 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Mahavatar Narsimha

Animated film about a Hindu deity, malformations throughout the article. Gotitbro (talk) 21:21, 8 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hurricane Helene

Major anniversary upcoming later this month. This article was IT-N on September 27, 2024, and spent two weeks in a row in the Top 25 viewed articles list (September 29 to October 12). The one year anniversary is upcoming in a few weeks, so I am hoping someone could copy/edit the article before it, most likely, gets 100,000+ views without being featured on the main page. Talk page discussion will be started in hopes of a rush copy/edit within the next two weeks. The Weather Event Writer (Talk Page) 00:52, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The King of Fighters 2003

Needs a copyedit after its expansion.Tintor2 (talk) 16:36, 14 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Formula One

I would really appreciate it if somebody could copy-edit this before I submit this for a GAN. The previous review pointed out some grammatical errors which have since been fixed, but it'd be great if somebody could look over it to make sure there are no other mistakes that weren't noticed before! MadelynnSienna (talk) 20:58, 14 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Ukrainian Match Factory

I've made a start this, it looks like it's by a non-native speaker with a good command of spoken English, so almost entirely understandable, but it needs more grammar fixes, and checking/Clarify-tagging for the few places where the meaning can't be discerned. All the best: Rich Farmbrough 08:26, 15 September 2025 (UTC).[reply]

Richard Rush (director)

The article does not feel encyclopedic at all. It has many quotations, most unattributed, and needs a strong rewrite to be conform to the WP:MOS guidelines. Kingsacrificer (talk) 11:07, 17 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The Flash season 3

Possible GAN Olliefant (she/her) 20:23, 19 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Ico

Very ancient FA, and may need some work with formatting, structuring, and flow. Harizotoh9 (talk) 15:55, 20 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Geetha Vazhachal

This article on a notable subject was resubmitted after I had initially declined it. I reviewed the new submission, made the necessary improvements to meet minimum standards, and approved it for mainspace. It still needs major refinement, so any additional copyediting assistance from the experts would be appreciated. Thilsebatti (talk) 17:57, 21 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The Elephant Whisperers

For possible GA (GAN), please revamp the article. DareshMohan (talk) 02:28, 25 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Mewgenics

While this is one of the most anticipated video game titles of this upcoming year, I have almost singularly been the one responsible for the content of the page. Therefore, I request that the page be copyedited, with particular emphasis given to prose and sentence structure. For examplke, in the jump between "Original design and cancellation" and "Final design and release", I have never been confindent in the way in which I describe the title becoming unhyphenated. BOTTO_(T•C) 15:29, 29 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Stray Kids

Hello, I'm requesting help to copyedit, especially on the prose quality to fit the FAC standard. I've made several adjustments according to the comment from the previous FAC nom. Thank you in advance! — ~~Shenaall~~ (t ♣ c) 06:22, 30 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

October 2025

Peraanmai

Copyediting for GA (GAN). DareshMohan (talk) 04:27, 2 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Britannia Pub

Requesting a copy edit ahead of a possible Good article nomination (GAN). Thanks in advance! --Another Believer _(Talk) 21:00, 3 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The Stuff

For a GAN. Z. Patterson (talk) 21:08, 5 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Public Service Broadcasting (band)

Reads quite promotional in places - please note, while the name might suggest otherwise, this is a British indie electronic band. Thanks!. Karst (talk) 15:21, 6 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Jurassic World Rebirth

Requesting a copy edit of the 2025 film Jurassic World Rebirth. Thank you so very much. NeoBatfreak (talk) 18:38, 9 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Piri Reis

I am requesting a copy edit on this article before nomination as a Featured Article Candidate (FAC). After its first nomination, two early reviewers suggested taking the article here. Rjjⁱⁱⁱ (talk) 01:32, 12 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

List of GetBackers characters

The article has long descriptions, use of contractions, and many more issues. I tried using an LLM tool to fix these problems a while ago, in addition to including citations and using the appropriate templates, but my edits were reverted mainly due to the use of AI. Some specific problems are mentioned at the talk page and I made several modifications in my sandbox. Would it be possible to check the article based on my latest changes in my sandbox? The editor who reverted my edits suggested that modifications should be made based on the current state of the article, which I personally find worse than my attempts to modify it. Xexerss (talk) 02:54, 13 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Makoto Nishimoto

I want to promote this article to GAN, but it is tagged with {{copyedit}}. Copyediting this would be a massive help. Also, feel free to say any suggestion on making the page more complete. Warm Regards, Miminity (Talk?) (me contribs) 11:30, 14 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Xiyadie

Peer Review (PR)/ possible GA nomination (GAN)- I created this article, oreviously underwent expansion but I am worried that there was promotional / AI content. I bekiwv the problems have been fixed but I would appreciate an experienced editor look over my recent deletions and copy-edit the current article for possible GA nomination in the future. GnocchiFan (talk) 10:37, 19 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Eric Bruntlett

I am hoping to get this article in shape for FAC and would like a fresh pair of eyes on it. Although not required, it would help if the copy editor had a Newsbank subscription for the Houston Chronicle, as many of the references are paywalled. — Ghost River 22:38, 21 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Pixies (band)

FA whose last review was in 2011, and has not run on the front page. Given the huge time gap, the grammar and formatting may have degraded over the years. It may run (TFA) on an anniversary of the release of their first album in the future as well and may need a copy edit. Harizotoh9 (talk) 18:28, 22 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

SS William C. Moreland

A fresh GA I intend to nominate as a FAC in the next few months. I would like someone here to take a look at it first, since I am sure there are some aspects which could be refined. ✦ Salty magnolia ✦ 13:51, 24 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sasuke (manga)

Requesting a copy edit for this article. Thank you. M.A.LasTroniN910^t@lk 13:24, 25 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

The article is in need of in-depth copyediting focusing on its flow, its use of grammar and making it less wordy. Help will be greatly appreciated! OceanHok (talk) 09:59, 26 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Portrait of a Man (Self Portrait?)

Recently expanded, but touches and grammatical adjustments would be greatly appreciated. Would like to bring this to GA (GAN) eventually and find the Guild very, very helpful. Ceoil (talk) 01:40, 28 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

NTSC

The article is a mess of various tenses and has several unsourced rando factoids throughout. It could also use a good CE for common grammar/ MOS errors and likely will need of a bit reorganization to flow better. Thanks!Packerfan386beer here 08:59, 28 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

TierOne Bank

Recently moved to mainspace, needs a second pair of eyes. Thanks.–DMartin 00:48, 30 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sonal Agrawal

Replace "Dr Sonal Agrawal" above with the title of the article you are requesting. Replace these instructions with your comments. Leave the tildes in place so that your signature is appended to the request. Yuvina2020 (talk) 05:31, 31 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

On hold; this article is advert-like / CV-like and is currently unsuitable for publication so I've moved it back to draftspace. Discuss at REQ talk. 🅑🅐🅖 ☿ 🅴🅻🅵🅵🅰🅱 08:06, 31 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Declined per discussion at REQ talk (diff); the requester has since been blocked for competence issues and suspected sockpuppetry. Discuss at REQ talk. 🅑🅐🅖 ☿ 🅴🅻🅵🅵🅰🅱 18:55, 31 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Special effects of Batman Returns

New and large article, needs a copyedit with fresh eyes before a view towards GA please. Darkwarriorblake (talk) 15:42, 31 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]