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Proofreading is the process of examining the final draft of the manuscript—after it has been professionally edited—to ensure there are no remaining errors.
This includes one round of changes to the manuscript, which will be reviewed for:
This includes one round of changes to the manuscript, which will be reviewed for:
- grammar
- spelling
- punctuation
- typos
- repetitions
- consistency
- extra or missing words
- spacing issues
- chapter header inaccuracies
- word usage
During the editing stage (copy, line), my primary concern is the accuracy and readability of your manuscript. Awkward sentence structure can take away from the reading experience. I make sure that the idea you wish to portray is clear and easy to understand, also ensuring that the style, grammar, punctuation, spelling are all correct and consistent.
This includes one round of changes to the manuscript, which will be reviewed for:
This includes one round of changes to the manuscript, which will be reviewed for:
- plot holes
- contradictions
- inconsistencies
- showing vs. telling
- factual errors
- ambiguity or capacity for misunderstandings
- grammar
- first person / third person
- head-hopping
- subject – verb agreement
- misused contractions
- accurate word choices
- number usage
- capitalization
- run-on sentences
- comma splices
- plurals and possessives
- paragraph and sentence length
- omitted or repeated words
- consistency and word usage
- overused expressions
- hyphenation
- punctuation
- spelling
- rewriting, cutting out, or moving words or phrases around to ensure better readability
- incorrect use of regional English (i.e. ensuring that you’re using American English or British English when necessary)
This includes two rounds of changes to your manuscript: one round of editing and one round of proofreading.
The copyright, together with all publishing rights to any manuscript submitted, shall remain the property of the author.
Confidentiality is of utmost importance. Your manuscripts will never be shared, copied, or transmitted
without express written consent from you.
