Editing or Proofreading? 


If you’ve been trying to find an editor or proofreader, you might have come across various terms such as developmental editor, substantive editor, copyeditor and/or proofreader.

I get involved at either the copyediting stage or the proofreading stage, depending on your requirements. Most importantly, I’m a non-fiction editor and proofreader and I’m listed in the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading’s directory of editorial services. Find out more by visiting www.ciep.org. 

If you’re in need of a fiction editor, however, the CIEP directory is still the place to look.

Copyediting

As well as checking that spelling, grammar and punctuation are correct, a copyeditor will look at style, for example headers, layout and font, and will ensure clarity and consistency within the text. A copyeditor can suggest simpler ways of writing a sentence also. If needed, they can create a style sheet for you for future reference and to guide the proofreader.

Proofreading

Proofreading is carried out towards the end of the writing process, just before publication, and the aim is to catch any last-minute errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as checking that the style decided upon by yourself or the editor has been followed correctly. A proofreader will also check any cross-references, headers and footers, footnotes, word breaks and so on.

If you aren’t sure about which of the editing services you need, just get in touch and we can discuss further. 

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For more information, advice or a quote,  contact me at dianne@editingeye.co.uk

Authors

Looking for a copyeditor or proofreader before you submit your manuscript to a publisher? Feel free to contact me for a quote or for advice.

Academic

Do you need a proofreader for that final check before publication? Send me a sample of your article and I’ll get back to you with a quote ASAP.

Business

Could you do with another pair of eyes to check over your written content, e.g. a report, tender, brochure, PowerPoint presentation, or marketing email? No matter how small or large the job, I’d be delighted to offer you a quote. You can be assured of my confidentiality on any project.

Students

Specific rules apply for dissertations or essays, as they are going to be marked or graded by your university. Please have a look at my Dissertation Proofreading Service page for further details.

Editing & proofreading – don’t publish without it!

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