The services listed below are for magazines, articles, blogs, infographics, presentations, collateral for conferences, social media marketing, marketing materials, and more!
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Heavy Copyediting
In short, copyediting is the polishing stage of the editing process. It is separated into two levels: Heavy Copyediting and light copyediting.
A heavy copyedit includes…
- On a mechanical level, I will correct errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, hyphenation, abbreviation, consistency of numerals, use of italics.
- On a language level, I will correct indisputable errors in grammar, syntax, usage; query terms likely to be new to readers and supply definition if able; query awkward, wordy passages and suggest revisions.
- On a content level, query factual inconsistencies or suspected errors and verify with standard references as able; revise or query material that’s sexist, prejudiced, absence, dated, or slanderous;
- I will also improve word choice, transitions, and overall fluency; ensure agreement of table of contents with headings in text; ensure that headings within each chapter are parallel in construction, number, and frequency.
You can expect your work to receive a proper polish during a copyedit (whether heavy or light), but please note that if you choose to start with this level of editing, any big-picture items that need work will be pointed out but not fixed.
While I would normally identify, explain, and solve these issues during a developmental, comprehensive, or line edit (depending on the issue), I will only identify any issues I find while doing a copyedit. Depending on the issue, I will then recommend what stage of editing will help in fixing that issue.
In short, as your editor, my job is to clarify your ideas, because no matter how heavily I edit your writing, the objective is always to help you, as the author, communicate to your readers while never losing your voice.
See rates for business copyediting here.
Light Copyediting
In short, copyediting is the polishing stage of the editing process. It is separated into two levels: heavy copyediting and light copyediting.
A light copyedit includes…
- On a mechanical level, I will correct faulty spelling, capitalization, punctuation, hyphenation, abbreviation.
- On a language level, I will correct indisputable errors in grammar, syntax, and usage, and query for clarification of terms likely to be new to readers.
- For content, I will query factual inconsistencies or suspected errors.
You can expect your work to receive a proper polish during a copyedit (whether heavy or light), but please note that if you choose to start with a light copyedit, any big-picture items that need work will be pointed out but not fixed.
While I would normally identify, explain, and solve these issues during a developmental, comprehensive, or line edit (depending on the issue), I will only identify any issues I find while doing a copyedit. Depending on the issue, I will then recommend what stage of editing will help in fixing that issue.
In short, as your editor, my job is to clarify your ideas, because no matter how lightly or heavily I edit your writing, the objective is always to help you, as the author, communicate to your readers while never losing your voice.
See rates for business copyediting here.
Proofreading
Proofreading often involves more than simply catching typos, correcting spelling errors, and fixing incorrect grammar and punctuation. This level of editing can also include reviewing numbers for accuracy, checking dates and figures, looking for inconsistencies, ensuring niche-appropriate spelling and terminology, and fact-checking.
It can also include evaluating and correcting layouts, making judgment calls, and determining if an element in the manuscript needs to be re-evaluated at a higher level of editing. For example, if there’s some developmental editing work needed.
You can also consider this stage a reviewing of what your designed pages will look like inside the final printed book e-book.
See rates for business proofreading here.
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