Copyediting
Copyediting focuses on clarity, consistency, correctness and style, making sure the writing is readable for your audience.
Copyediting happens before a proofread and is an in-depth analysis of your writing to ensure your message is accurate, clear and that it connects with your reader. A copyedit will address:
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Structure of the work: do sentences or paragraphs need moving to improve the overall flow of the piece?
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Understanding: use of plain English to ensure a clear message with no ambiguity or repetition
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Clarity: syntax, spelling, grammar, punctuation, appropriate word usage, vocabulary choice that avoids jargon and clichés
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Queries: anything that seems to be an error, including misspelled names, misused words, numbers that don’t add up, contradictory statements, incomplete references, any obvious factual errors
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Consistency of layout: treatment of headings, notes, illustrations and references, and ensuring captions fit the images
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Sympathetic maintenance of author voice, whilst addressing the issues above
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Copyediting may rewrite or reorganise text to improve quality.
Prices start from £30 per hour.
A per word quote can be discussed if required.
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