Proofreader? Editor?
Strictly speaking 'proofreading' is the final checking of the 'Proof' copy that has come from the printer. However, we will use the term as most people understand it, to mean the checking of your final manuscript. We will include proofreading in the copy-editing process.
What Is Included In Copy-Editing and Proofreading
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What Is Included? 2 experienced copy-editors/proofreaders We will carry out a number of rounds of editing to ensure that, as far as is possible, the final edited manuscript is free from typos, spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, inconsistencies in font usage in the main body of the text and in chapter and paragraph headings. We will also identify copy that needs rewriting. A breakdown of what this WILL include: COPY-EDITING
PROOFREADING OF FINAL MANUSCRIPT A breakdown of what this will include:
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What Is Not Included? Sometimes it can be confusing when coming from a non-publishing background to understand what is not included in editing and proofreading. A breakdown of what is NOT included in our copy-editing and proofreading service:
Please note: We are able to manage projects from start to finish, but please bear in mind that this will cost considerably more. For example, if a writer is inexperienced, has few grammar skills, and the manuscript requires heavy editing and excessive re-writing, this is similar to ghost writing. We can provide this, but we would need to communicate in detail about your needs and timescale to fit the project in to our work rota. Please email to have a chat about this. |
Testimonial
Kelly's editorial services took this novice writer's words and was able to make them into a beautiful book. I honestly never thought anyone could make a book out of my writing. I'm not a writer by craft, with little grammar expertise. They took a lot of writing with few full stops and paragraphs and created a work of art. From heavy editing, re-writing and proof-reading to formatting my book for print and eBook, to creating the cover design and uploading my book to the relevant self-publishing channels, they went beyond the call of duty. While I understand they managed my project from start to finish, I don't know how else I would have gotten it out in the high quality and expert finish they did for me.
Lorna Hedges, Author 'From Housewife to Psychic' and teacher at Ray of Light Teachings
The Stages Of Self-Publishing
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WRITING SELF-EDIT MANUSCRIPT CHECK ('Proofread') ERROR CORRECTIONS COPY EDIT EDITING CORRECTIONS REVISION EDIT PROOFREADING |
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You do this creative bit.. You check your manuscript for glaring errors. Not you. This is what many people call a 'Proofread'. You accept or reject changes suggested. Not you. See: 'Levels of Editing' below. You accept or reject changes suggested. Not you. This is the final review of your manuscript. Not you. This is the final review of your printed or digital proof. |
This process will produce a polished document that is ready for formatting and uploading to publishing platforms such as CreateSpace, Kindle and Smashwords.
If you prepare your files for uploading, you will receive a printed proof or a digital proof which will need 'Proofreading'.
Our services include formatting, file preparation for the different platforms, uploading and proofreading, if required.
Different Levels of Editing
Manuscript Check:
Copy Edit:
Revision Edit:
- Often called 'Proofreading'. This checks for typos, spelling errors, grammar mistakes and punctuation errors.
- This check also enables us to advise you of the level of editing your manuscript will require.
- This can be a standalone service for those on a budget, or those who wish to do their own copy editing.
- If you use our 'Copy Edit' service, the Manuscript Check is included.
Copy Edit:
- See above for what is and what is not included.
- Manuscript Check included.
- This will involve 'Light', 'Medium' or 'Heavy' editing, which refers to the amount of work needed to bring your manuscript up to the standard required to be acceptable to the publishing platforms and retailers.
Revision Edit:
- This will involve a final review of your manuscript after the errors found during the copy edit have been corrected.
Sample of a HEAVY edit below
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From Housewife To Psychic PRE-EDIT - CLICK to VIEW
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From Housewife To Psychic AFTER EDIT - CLICK to VIEW
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What Do We Need?
We will require your manuscript to be in Word .doc or .docx format. It will be returned to you for revision in the same format, with either bolded corrections, or we can use the Word 'Track Changes' feature if required.
The editing can be carried out via email, file-sharing services such as Dropbox, or via Skype and Cloud services such as Google Drive, Microsoft SkyDrive, etc.
Initially, we would suggest you send via email a 1000-word sample, including your requirements, which we will edit and proofread typically within 24 hours, at no cost to you. This will check for spelling errors, typos, basic grammatical errors and any glaring inconsistencies. I would also advise if further work would be needed.
We also need to know if you prefer English or American English spelling.
If accepted our costs are as follows.
SERVICES & PRICES
These services and prices apply to narrative, non-fiction manuscripts for publication as print paperbacks only. See below for eBooks. If your files contain images, tables, columns etc., please email us for a quotation based on your particular requirements.
Unlike many services advertised, we do not quote an hourly rate, as you would have little control over the final cost. We prefer to quote you based on word count, so that you know exactly what the final cost will be.
Copy Editing
Manuscript Check (On a BUDGET?) £7.00 per 1000 words
Copy Edit
Light Edit: £12.00 per 1000 words
Medium Edit: £16.00 per 1000 words
Heavy Edit £20.00 per 1000 words
Revision Edit £5.00 per 1000 words
Proof Reading
Once the proof copy has been received from the printer, it will need to be proofread to check that the print process has maintained the formatting of chapters, headers and footers, paragraph styles and page numbering, and to ensure that the final proof meets your requirements.
Proof Reading £5.00 per 1000 words
Project Management
Our services include total project management from the time you send us your finished script until we have checked the final proof from the printer.
This service is for those who do not wish to be involved in the editing and publishing process.
For details, please email us. After we have received your finished script, we will discuss your requirements and give you a quote for this service.
Formatting
We also offer formatting to eBook and paperback standards. Please see our formatting page for details and prices HERE.
Manuscript Check (On a BUDGET?) £7.00 per 1000 words
Copy Edit
Light Edit: £12.00 per 1000 words
Medium Edit: £16.00 per 1000 words
Heavy Edit £20.00 per 1000 words
Revision Edit £5.00 per 1000 words
Proof Reading
Once the proof copy has been received from the printer, it will need to be proofread to check that the print process has maintained the formatting of chapters, headers and footers, paragraph styles and page numbering, and to ensure that the final proof meets your requirements.
Proof Reading £5.00 per 1000 words
Project Management
Our services include total project management from the time you send us your finished script until we have checked the final proof from the printer.
This service is for those who do not wish to be involved in the editing and publishing process.
For details, please email us. After we have received your finished script, we will discuss your requirements and give you a quote for this service.
Formatting
We also offer formatting to eBook and paperback standards. Please see our formatting page for details and prices HERE.
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