Robin L Reed
Editorial Services
Copyediting
The copyedit (also called a line edit) gets into the details of the manuscript. Sentences may be reworded or tightened up. A copyedit focuses on:
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Sentence structure
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Clarity
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Consistency
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Grammar
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Punctuation
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Spelling
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Usage
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A typical copyedit will cost between $20 and $30 per 1000 words.
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Robin uses the current editions of The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary as her primary copyediting references.
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For books with Christian content, she also utilizes The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style.
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For jobs smaller than 2500 words, a minimum project fee may apply.
Proofreading
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Proofreading is the final inspection of a fully edited and formatted document prior to publication. Proofread documents are reviewed for correct and consistent:
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Grammar
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Punctuation
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Spelling
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Usage
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Formatting
A typical proofreading job will cost between $14 and $17 per 1000 words.
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Proofreading can be done on either a Word document or a PDF (galley).
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Robin uses the current editions of The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary as her primary proofreading references.
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For books with Christian content, she also utilizes The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style.
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For jobs smaller than 2500 words, a minimum project fee may apply.