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Editing Services
Perfecting Your Manuscript
Editors are the bridge between writers, publishers, and readers.
Editing is a crucial and often underestimated part of the writing process. Imagine finishing a painting, then stepping back to add careful touches that bring out its depth and colour. Or, consider putting together a piece of furniture: assembling the pieces is one step, but sanding the rough edges and applying a finish makes it truly complete. In much the same way, editing transforms raw writing into polished, professional prose.
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But not all editing is alike. While each stage of editing sometimes overlap, they serve distinct purposes and require different skills.
"Editing involves carefully reviewing material before it is published and suggesting or making changes to correct or improve it. The goal of editing is to ensure the material is consistent and correct, and that its content, language, style, and design suit the document's purpose and meets the needs of the intended audience."
~ Professional Editorial Standards, 2016, Editors Canada
​Working with a professional editor provides numerous advantages:
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Objective Feedback: Editors offer an unbiased perspective, identifying areas that need improvement while preserving your unique voice.
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Enhanced Readability: By addressing structural issues, ensuring clear transitions, and refining sentence flow, editors make your manuscript more enjoyable to read.
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Error-free Content: Editors meticulously review grammar, punctuation, and spelling, presenting a polished and professional final product.
Three Levels of Editing: Stylistic Editing, Copy Editing, and Proofreading.
Stylistic Editing
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Sometimes called line editing, this concentrates on the clarity, flow, and style of writing at the sentence and paragraph level. The stylistic editor will refine language to improve readability and consistency, ensuring the tone and voice are appropriate for the target audience. This may include rephrasing awkward sentences, clarifying meaning, and smoothing transitions between ideas, while preserving the author's unique style. ​​
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Copy Editing
This deals with the technical aspects of writing, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors. Copy editors will also ensure consistency in terminology, formatting, and adherence to style guides (such as Canadian spelling and punctuation conventions versus US). Copy editing also involves correcting word usage, fixing typos, and verifying facts, but does not involve major rewriting or restructuring of content. ​
Proofreading
Proofreading is the final stage of the editing process, performed after all other editing is complete. The proofreader reviews the document for surface errors, such as typos, missing words, formatting issues, and minor inconsistencies. The proofreader's goal is to catch any remaining mistakes before the document is published, ensuring it is polished and professional.​
Whether you're looking for stylistic editing, copy editing, or to refine it with a final proofread, trust me to polish your story and captivate your readers with flawless prose. I can help perfect your manuscript with meticulous editing for authors and help you reach the full potential of your writing, ensuring your words shine on every page.