Proofreading

So much more than spell-check

Inconsistencies and errors can jump out at a reader and distract them from the pleasure of reading your book or text. You want your readers to be able to fully immerse themselves in the writing you've worked so hard on. That's where a professional proofread comes in.

What Does a Proofread Include?

✓ Consistent style of headings and captions
✓ Correct and consistent use of abbreviations
✓ Querying of errors and inconsistencies
✓ Consistency in design of text and image elements

✓ Consistent hyphenation and capitalisation

✓ Pagination and sequencing

✓ Paragraph and section breaks

✓ Removal of extraneous letter and line spaces

✓ Standard and consistent spelling, grammar and punctuation

✓ Standard paragraph indentation

✓ Widows, orphans and short lines

 
✗ Plot or timeline inconsistencies
✗ Fact/date checking
✗ Point-of-view issues
✗ Developmental or story edits
✗ Advising on the appropriate position of illustrations and tables
✗ Ensuring the writing is appropriate for the intended reader
✗ Flagging of long or ambiguous sentences
✗ Cross-checking of figures and tables
Unfortunately I cannot provide a specific rate as each project has a unique set of needs. Please contact me for a quote or see my FAQs for a guideline.
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