Proofreading
What is a proofread?
A proofread happens once a manuscript has already been copyedited. A proofreader aims to catch any errors or typos that may have been introduced into the manuscript during either the copyedit or during revisions.
A proofread happens once a manuscript has already been copyedited. A proofreader aims to catch any errors or typos that may have been introduced into the manuscript during either the copyedit or during revisions.
When should I hire a proofreader?
Have you sent your story to a copy editor and completed all of the necessary revisions?
If the answer is yes, your story is ready for proofreading.
If the answer is no, the story must be copyedited before it’s ready for proofreading.
Have you sent your story to a copy editor and completed all of the necessary revisions?
If the answer is yes, your story is ready for proofreading.
If the answer is no, the story must be copyedited before it’s ready for proofreading.
What’s covered?
Detail-oriented topics such as:
Here's what you get:
Detail-oriented topics such as:
- grammar
- punctuation
- spelling and hyphenation
- word choice
- ensuring that the text adheres to a style guide, either The Chicago Manual of Style, or Oxford/New Hart’s Rules
Here's what you get:
- If the document is in Word, I will use silent (untracked) changes to remove extra spaces, unnecessary hard returns, or wonky formatting. Then I'll use Track Changes to correct typos and errors.
- If the document has already been formatted and is in PDF format, I'll use PDF editing tools to highlight typos and errors.
- A style sheet showing all of the decisions made about capitalization, spelling, hyphenation etc.