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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

  • Clarity

  • Consistency

  • Grammar

  • Punctuation

  • Spelling

  • 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

  • Punctuation

  • Spelling

  • Usage

  • 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.

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