Editorial Services

Editing must meet the needs of different jobs for various clients. To help you determine the type of editorial service you want or need, I offer the following definitions of levels of editing service I provide. All levels can be provided electronically or on hard-copy, as preferred by the client.

Copyediting

Copyediting considers sentence construction, grammar, syntax and the general use of language. This basic level of editing is primarily objective and applies basic, accepted rules of grammar and stipulated style. At this level, the editor does not deal with the content's ability to communicate, but rather with the manner in which that content is presented. In addition to correcting indisputable errors, copyediting includes everything covered in copyproofing and also addresses the following:

• Punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar
• Subject-verb agreement
• Parallel construction
• Errors in word usage (such as the use of  imminent for  eminent or  nauseous for  nauseated)
• Consistency in spelling, hyphenation, and numerals
• Proper sequencing in lists
• Consistency and adherence to established format and style standards
• Citations and references
• Flagging ambiguous or incorrect statements

See also:
Copyproofing | Clarification Editing | Comprehensive Editing