Different Services According to Your Needs
Did you know that there are several different types of editing?
Structural editing and manuscript assessments A structural edit is when an editor points out a manuscript's strengths and weaknesses, and recommends ways to improve it in broad terms of content and organization by making changes and comments directly in it. A manuscript assessment is when the editor makes the same type of comments and recommendations by writing an editorial report to the author, who then makes any desired changes. A manuscript assessment is always a great place to start with a project, so that the author knows whether the manuscript works as a whole before starting to hone each sentence. Stylistic (or line) editing A stylistic edit is when an editor improves things such as word choice, language flow, and sentence and paragraph structure. This type of editing ensures, for example, that the writing level is appropriate for the intended audience. Stylistic editing is often done in conjunction with copy editing. Copy editing A copy edit is when an editor makes sure that writing is correct, consistent, and complete. This type of editing is what most people think of as editing--fixing things like grammar, punctuation, and spelling--but also involves such things as querying general facts and editing tables and lists. Proofreading Unlike the types of editing mentioned above, proofreading involves checking textual and visual elements after layout for design, mechanical, and consistency errors. But there's even more to editing than this. Refer to the Editors Canada definitions of editorial terms for more detailed descriptions of the various jobs editors do. I would love to help you refine your writing project, whatever it may be. Contact me to discuss your needs and arrange for a free estimate. I can do a sample edit on a short portion of your writing, so you can get a feel for what I do and decide if we would work well together.
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