Editing fiction, nonfiction, web content, reports

Editing novels, manuscripts, poetry, proposals

The proofreading, copyediting and substantive editing services listed below are available now at competitive, flexible prices.

Proofreading: proofreading is the act of examining text (web content, novels, manuscripts, poetry, proposals, reports, forms) and graphics in order to find errors and mark corrections; primarily punctuation, grammar and formatting. (Proofreading differs from editing and copyediting, see below.) A proofreader or an editor can perform the function of proofreading.

Editing (copyediting): editing, also known as copyediting, relates to the preparation of a product for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting it. Copyediting, specifically, requires close attention to every detail in a manuscript, a thorough knowledge of what to look for and of the style to be followed, and the ability to make quick, logical, and justifiable decisions.

There are different levels of editing – simple editing, which might be comprised of word exchanges and correcting flow and grammar, to substantive editing, which includes fact-checking, reformatting, and rewriting. Copyediting, nonetheless, should improve the quality of the printed product, adding clarity and understanding. An editor, not just a proofreader, is required for productive and professional editing.

If it’s a fiction or nonfiction book, manuscript, poetry, proposal, report, form or web content that needs simple proofreading, substantive editing or anything in between, give a call and let professional editors help.