What exactly is copy editing & why do you need it?
Copy editing is the process of checking the punctuation, grammar, spelling, appropriateness of language use & clarity of a text. Whether your text is a 60,000 word book or a 10-page newsletter, copy editing can add value by improving the language & accessibility of information as well as ensuring accuracy & professional standards.
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The 1st step is a thorough briefing, which will include details of your timeframe & budget. Once we understand your purpose & expectations we can assess the text & offer suggestions. |
'Book editing is like a Chinese meal -
theoretically it can continue indefinitely. - Nicholas Hudson
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We'll run macros to eliminate common errors & to make other useful global changes. | |
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We'll then do a quick on-screen edit to remove grammatical errors whilst making note of any style & content issues that need to be discussed. | |
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We'll print out a hardcopy & read through it carefully to correct errors & inconsistencies whilst marking up any points for discussion. |
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Where appropriate we'll prepare page proofs & discuss problems with the author. | |
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Finally, we'll enter any author changes into the file & print out another copy to check that changes were all entered cleanly. |
