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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 all headings, subheadings, captions, list numbers and numbered headings 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 querying 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 texts 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, thus 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 that 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, it 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