Services
Copyediting
Copyediting takes place when a manuscript is close to being finalized but before the text is laid out by a graphic designer. When I copyedit, I read your manuscript line by line and suggest changes using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes and Comment features. This service includes:
Correcting errors in grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
Checking for consistency in spelling, capitalization, formatting, numerals, and hyphenation.
Suggesting improvements in word choice, clarity, flow, tone, and alignment with client brand.
Recasting or querying instances of passive voice, lack of parallelism, redundancy, mixed metaphor, illogical construction, and ambiguity.
Fact-checking against relevant internal documents and third-party sources.
Offering suggestions for improving inclusivity and using bias-free language.
Verifying that headings are appropriate for their associated text.
Creating or contributing to client style sheet to record handling of issues such as capitalization, abbreviations, numerals, compound words, and spellings of unusual words.
Checking text against client style sheet and preferred style guide.
$0.02–$0.05/word
$40.00–$50.00/hour for mathematical proofs and word problems
Proofreading
Proofreading occurs after a document has been copyedited by a professional and laid out by a graphic designer. When I proofread, I read your PDF and suggest changes using Adobe Acrobat Pro’s Comment tools. I don’t suggest major changes to the text; rather, I look for minor mechanical, formatting, and design errors and confirm that the material is ready for publication. This service includes:
Correcting errors in grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.
Checking for consistency in spelling, capitalization, formatting, numerals, hyphenation, margins, and spacing.
Checking text against client style sheet and preferred style guide.
Flagging awkward page breaks and end-of-line word divisions.
Cross-checking internal references.
Ensuring numbers are not skipped in numbered lists.
Ensuring consistency and correct placement of graphic elements, charts, tables, and sidebars.
Verifying that headings and captions are appropriate for their associated text or images.
Verifying that images and sidebars are located near their related content.
Verifying running headers, footers, and pagination.
$0.01–$0.025/word
$3.50–$18.00/page