proofreading
Proofreading your document ensures that the grammar, punctuation and spelling are all entirely correct. The proofread is the final step before printing/publishing to the internet - a crucial stage in the process!
The proofread will not alter the style or the flow of the text. Nor will it check stated facts or suggest alternative wording to use (that's where Copy-editing comes in).
Below is a list of the key issues that we cover in Proofreading:
The proofread will not alter the style or the flow of the text. Nor will it check stated facts or suggest alternative wording to use (that's where Copy-editing comes in).
Below is a list of the key issues that we cover in Proofreading:
- Correct use of punctuation
- Ensuring grammatical sense
- Spelling and syntax (allowing for colloquialisms or slang)
- Quotations and dialogue presentation
- Consistency of document (e.g. UK/US spellings, text alignment, use of figures/measurements)
- Layout and logical formatting
- Omissions and typographical errors
copy-editing
The Copy-editing process goes much further than proofreading and will suggest alternative text to use when helpful (or necessary). Copy-editing your document will ensure it's suited to your target market/audience and free of errors and inconsistencies.
Our Copy-editing service covers all of the checks made in Proofreading.
Below is a list of the key issues that we cover in Copy-editing:
Our Copy-editing service covers all of the checks made in Proofreading.
Below is a list of the key issues that we cover in Copy-editing:
- Correct use of punctuation
- Ensuring grammatical sense
- Spelling and syntax (allowing for colloquialisms or slang)
- Quotations and dialogue presentation
- Consistency of document (e.g. UK/US spellings, text alignment, use of figures/measurements)
- Layout issues and logical formatting
- Omissions and typographical errors
- Fact-check service (is Sydney really the capital of Australia?)
- Citations and references checked
- Structure of document (where's the illustration gone? Do the links work?)
- Vocabulary used (does it say what you want it to say? Could it be re-worded and improved?)
- Creation of a Style Guide (or we're happy to work with your existing Style Guide)
- Technical issues (image resolution, ideal number of pages for printing, typeface used, crop marks/bleed, what does my Printer want?)
our rates
Much as we'd love to state firm rates for you, the nature of the work we undertake is just too varied!
Our Proofreading service has a minimum charge of £20.00. This would cover a basic document such as a menu, CV, letter or flyer.
Copy-editing tends to cost a bit more, given the complexity involved. Our minimum charge of £30.00 should cover those items listed above.
If you are working on a larger project (magazines, books, websites, dissertations, brochures etc.) then please feel free to email us a sample and we can help you from there.
Our rates are very competitive and our service accurate, quick and reliable.
Please do email us if you would like a firm quotation.
Our Proofreading service has a minimum charge of £20.00. This would cover a basic document such as a menu, CV, letter or flyer.
Copy-editing tends to cost a bit more, given the complexity involved. Our minimum charge of £30.00 should cover those items listed above.
If you are working on a larger project (magazines, books, websites, dissertations, brochures etc.) then please feel free to email us a sample and we can help you from there.
Our rates are very competitive and our service accurate, quick and reliable.
Please do email us if you would like a firm quotation.