Good copy

Posted by David FG July 21, 2010 at 05:34In reply to Good copy posted by ESC on July 20, 2010 at 13:44:

I am attempting to find the origin of the phrase "Good copy". Can someone help me out?

I've never heard that phrase. Copy equals text/words in journalism.

It does indeed, so 'good' copy is a newsworthy or well-written or whatever that is commendable piece of journalism.

DFG