Proofreading & Copy Editing
What is the difference between proofreading and copy editing?
Proofreading
is checking and correcting:
- typographical errors
- omissions
- spelling
- grammar
- punctuation
- consistency.
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Copy editing
is checking and correcting:
- language
- logical structure
- clarity
- consistency and style
- layouts
- illustrations.
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Often a combination of both is required, for corporate documents, résumés, catalogues, newsletters and theses. In book publishing, they are usually separate entities, except in self-publishing where one person often fulfils both functions.
Why should we work for you?
- We help maintain a quality image for your company.
- We are cost-effective - we can find errors before you publish.
- We can edit your website, checking all aspects - telephone numbers to links.
- We are trained, so we work faster.
- We ensure that all material is as accurate as possible.
- We give you the advantage of using an objective outsider.
- We save you employing extra staff.
- We can often work outside your normal working hours.
- We work for domestic and international clients.
- We offer competency, thoroughness and professionalism.
- We work at a reasonable cost, to suit your deadlines.
- We offer additional services such as photo restoration and basic layouts.
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Areas and Subjects
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- general publishing
- self-publishing
- e-book publishing
- corporate documents
- legal
- advertising
- printing & packaging
- promotional material
- signage
- genealogy
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- government documents
- education
- local councils and libraries
- accounting
- basic computing
- classical music
- travel and tourism
- history
- ceramics and porcelain
- food and wine
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Types of Work
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- websites
- manuals and instruction books
- manuscripts
- newspaper articles
- magazine articles
- books, especially non-fiction
- family histories
- brochures
- academic theses
- reference books
- questionnaires
- email texts
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- catalogues
- CVs and résumés
- business plans
- newsletters
- advertisements
- reports
- letters
- newsletters
- press releases
- slideshow presentations
- forms
- e-newsletters
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If you have a specialist area not mentioned here, please feel free to contact us with your enquiry.
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