Editing and Proofreading for Your Content
You want everything on your website and other promotional material to be easy to read, accurate, and polished. That’s why we edit and proofread the final draft of every project we complete. But what if you want to write some pages on your site? Have no fear! We offer editing and proofreading services to meet every need.
Accuracy Is Essential–Your Reputation Is Counting on It!
Sometimes when you work so hard on a document or manuscript, you become blind to minor errors as your brain fills in what it thinks it should see and concentrates on the ideas it wants to convey. It is similar to how you can drive home on autopilot. This is why when you write the final draft of your writing, you should always have a fresh pair of eyes to find and correct any errors you may have missed.
What is the Difference Between Editing and Proofreading?
Many people use the terms editing and proofreading interchangeably, but they are two different ways of correcting written content to improve and refine it.
Editing
Editing improves the quality of your document or manuscript by enhancing the flow, readability, and structure of the writing.
There are two main types of editing: structural editing and copy editing.
Structural Editing looks at the overall structure of your document or book.
Copy Editing looks at the individual paragraphs and sentences.
Proofreading
Proofreading corrects syntax, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typography. This should be done last to catch any details that were missed in earlier revisions.
How to Edit and Proofread the Offer
Editing and proofreading ensure your content is clear, concise, and authoritative. The valuable feedback you receive from me will include suggestions that can help improve the flow, structure, readability, and quality of your content.
What Do I Offer as Part of My Structural Editing Services?
Structural editing looks at the overall structure of your document/book. This should be done before copy editing and proofreading.
I will:
- Briefly consult with you to ensure I am clear on your goals
- Review the entire structure of your document or book based on those goals
- Make sure your tone is consistent throughout your content
- Rework areas of your content to improve clarity, flow, and structure
- Remove unnecessary or repetitive text
- Make recommendations on additions that could create a more compelling argument or explain concepts in greater detail
- Correct language (spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typos)
- Include notes explaining the changes and an opportunity to discuss any of those changes
What Do I Offer as Part of My Copy Editing Services?
A copy edit looks at paragraphs and sentences.
While I may reorganize individual sentences and paragraphs to improve your book’s readability, I won’t give you feedback on the structure and content of the project as a whole.
I will
- Review your book for readability and flow, and rework sentences and paragraphs for clarity
- Correct your spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typos
- Improve sentence structure for flow, persuasiveness, and consistency
What Do I Offer as Part of My Proofreading Services?
Proofreading focuses on syntax, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typography. This is the last round of edits you will want to have done on your project, as it will look for details that may have been missed in previous revisions.
I will correct all of your spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typos. I will provide a fast turn around coupled with accuracy.
Have You Ever Seen a Book Get Roasted in Amazon Reviews Because of Typos?
Whether you are a student, a corporate professional, or an author, you can relax knowing that readers will judge your content by its merits rather than its mistakes. Ensure your writing looks its best with professional editing and proofreading!