Copy editing:
Copyeditor
Basic copyediting involves reviewing text and correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation. A copyeditor will read your entire manuscript, checking for consistency, redundancy, flow, transition, and the proper use of words. He or she will ensure that the proper tense and tone are maintained throughout the book, and provide suggestions or copywriting to smoothly transition from one thought to the next.
When I copy edit your work, I correct
- faulty grammar
- incorrect punctuation
- misspelled words
- consistency in style, use of numbers
What I can for for you:
- suggest how to replace misused words and phrases
- check that headings/subheadings are well placed
- edit tables, figures, and lists
- edit photo captions if requested to do so
- NOPE: edit notes, references, and bibliographies (our editors are well versed in MLA, APA, and Chicago citation styles)
Proofreading Services
- Proofreading is conducted as a final review, typically following book formatting and layout, which gives a full visual check and corrects any erroneous cross-references, missing words, and misspellings.
While we recommend that manuscripts receive a content edit at minimum, it is best practice for a copy edit and proofread to follow. This multi-pass approach ensures that your book is structurally sound while also reducing the presence of credibility-diminishing errors upon publication.
When I proofread, I catch
- typographical errors
- spelling errors
- misplaced punctuation
- missing text (dropped lines)
- consistency in style and formatting
What I can for for you:
- check heads and subheads for consistency in style
- check table of contents and chapter openings
- check running heads and footers
- check pagination
- flag faulty paragraph breaks, widows, and orphans
- flag stacks, rivers, and knots
- proof captions and check numbering and consistency in style
