Frequently Asked Questions

Copyediting involves checking for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style, as well as making suggestions for improving clarity and flow. Proofreading involves a final check for errors in spelling, punctuation, and formatting.

Even when you understand what the different types of editing are, sometimes it can be difficult to know what your manuscript really needs. If you aren't sure, ask an editor to help you figure it out. Having a conversation with a potential editor can go a long way in getting your manuscript the care it needs — and possibly save you some money in the long run! 

While hiring an editor for each type of editing isn’t always possible or necessary for each writer, it helps to know what order they should happen in. This helps avoid wasting time and money doing developmental revisions to a manuscript after it has been copyedited, only to have to do another copyedit later.

· Developmental Editing —This should occur first, and more than one round may be needed.

· Line Editing — This should take place once all the overarching story issues have been corrected.

· Copyediting — After developmental and line editing are complete, copyediting will clean up the manuscript. 

· Proofreading — This is the final stage and should be done before submitting or self-publishing.

We do not provide formatting or indexing services at this time.

Each project is unique. Things like manuscript length, type and extent of editing needed, and the editor's pre-existing schedule are all variables in determining how long an edit will take. If rush services are needed, the writer should be prepared to pay extra for that service.