Copy Editing and Proofreading

What is the difference between copy editing and proofreading?

Copy editing

Once you are confident in your plot, characters, and other big-picture story issues, a copy edit will help refine the line-by-line reading of the book. Eliminating repetition, clarifying ideas, and improving the flow and readability of the book are the goals in this stage. You can expect in-line changes to your manuscript correcting spelling, grammar, capitalization, dialog tags, POV or tense shifts and other suggestions to improve the reading experience; also, a one-page summary of major issues or any suggestions.

Rate: $0.025/word

Proofreading

This is the final polish once you are confident in your manuscript. This is the meticulous last look for inconsistencies of any kind, catching any lingering spelling, grammar, or formatting issues. You can expect in-line changes to your manuscript and a brief summary of changes highlighting persistent issues or things to consider.

Rate: $0.015/word

The final polish

Who is ready for this service?

• Writers who have gone through developmental editing and are solid on their story.

• Writers needing that final eagle-eye to ensure everything is perfectly polished for publication.

Ready for the next steps?

Have any questions?

Please get in touch and let me know how I might be able to help you with your current project!

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