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.

Copyproofing

Copyproofing (also known as editorial proofing) is usually sufficient for material that has already been reviewed (or edited) by others and now needs only a final check for overlooked errors. This level of editing comprises reading a manuscript or document to correct indisputable errors such as the following:

• Typos
• Extra spaces
• Misnumbering or mislabeling
• Incorrect or outdated cross-references

For typeset material, copyproofing also includes checking for the following:

• Incorrect word breaks
• Widows and orphans
• Font type and size irregularities
• Appropriate use of single and double quotes
• Headers and footers
• Tables of contents
• Lists of figures, tables, and abbreviations and acronyms

See also:
Copyediting | Clarification Editing | Comprehensive Editing