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Proofreading

  • Check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Look for any inconsistencies (textual and numerical)

Copy Editing

Light (technical) editing

  • Proofread your work and check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Make sure the text is accurate and consistent.
  • Check headings, subheadings, captions, and list numbers have been set up with the correct font style (e.g. bold, italic).
  • Make sure any numbers in lists are consecutive, and that bullet lists are indented.

Medium (structural)

  • Proofread your work and check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Edit to level 1, above.
  • Check the consistency of any headers, subheadings, titles, etc.
  • Make sure that your work fits your style guide
  • Make sure your work is addressed to your audience and is written for its intended purposes.
  • Check the continuity of the plot, setting and character traits in any fiction manuscripts, and query any discrepancies.
  • Change passive voice to active voice (if requested).
  • Check for ambiguous or incorrect statements.

Heavy editing

  • Proofread your work and check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Edit to level 2, above.
  • Eliminate wordiness, generalisations, vagueness and any inappropriate jargon.
  • Make sure the text has flow and clarity – I will move and change sentences where necessary.
  • Check the tone and focus.
  • Check the text’s structure and tenses.

The lists above are meant to serve as a general framework for you to consider when you examine your own work. Your individual needs will determine the level of editing required—a discussion is always necessary beforehand to determine this.

If you are submitting a lengthy piece of text, I will always ask to see 500 words so I can provide you with the appropriate quote. If you are unsure what level of proofreading/editing you require, this will help me make suggestions for you.

Take a look at the enquiry form below, which details all the information I need to get us started. If the form is not for you, my email address is on the page instead.

Enquiry Form