We got this question from one of our authors. It’s one many first-time authors need clarification on so we’re happy to let you know.
Question:
What’s included in proofreading and how does it differ from editing?
Answer:
A proofreader is be able to spot and correct all those errors you’ve seen too many times to notice anymore—spelling mistakes, and grammatical, typographical, and other linguistic errors. They will clean and polish your manuscript so you can send it off to the printer with confidence.
Manuscript editing is designed to clean up an early draft of your work. It helps you identify weak points and other issues to improve your future drafts. It’s edited for style, tone, word choice, and sentence structure. Included is a hard look at the elements of fiction or nonfiction as appropriate—things like plot, dialogue, and characterization, or structure, strength of argument, and clarity—and make lots of helpful suggestions. You receive critique comments throughout the body of your work, and a short summary critique too. You get a stronger, much improved manuscript as a result. Manuscript editing includes a first look at spelling, grammar, and typographical errors, tidying up these issues so you can concentrate on the creative process.
At PageMaster we have very skilled editors and proofreaders at well below the prices of other publishing companies. Contact us today for a quote.
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