Editing

Why Edit?

The purpose of editing a document is to ensure the effectiveness of its structure, content, language and style. Having a skilled editor to guide you through the process can be one of the most valuable assets a writer can have. If you want your writing to be the best it can be and to fit the purpose and engage your target audience, then a thorough edit will help you to achieve your goal.
Not sure what type of editing you require? The following breakdown has been designed just for you.
Structural Editing
The structural edit looks at the big picture of your document or manuscript, and focuses on content, style, structure and meaning. In fiction, structural editing helps identify issues with plot, pacing, characters, setting, themes and writing style.
Copyediting
The aim of copyediting is to achieve a consistent, cohesive, and complete manuscript or document. Copyediting looks at paragraph and sentence structure, spelling, grammar, expression and formatting. A copyedit aims to ensure the consistency of a writer's voice by highlighting for the author any changes in tone, prose rhythms, word choice, syntax, transitions, and everything that contributes to eloquent writing. A copyeditor also ensures any house style is adhered to.
Proofreading
The final editorial stage is designed to locate and correct any errors in the text or visual material. It checks for inaccuracies with grammar, spelling, punctuation and language. Proofreading examines whether all required elements are included and in the right order, all amendments have been inserted and the set style and design has been followed.
Because proofreading is the final step in the editorial process, it is not the time to be making changes to content or style, as these issues should have been addressed previously. It is the final version (the 'proof') before the work is published.
If you choose to work with me, we will begin by addressing what help you need, and look at which service would best suit your project and budget.
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