Copyediting and proofreading author service
Helping authors put the final touches on their manuscript before publication
I offer proofreading and copyediting. With a BA in English and an MA in English/Creative Writing - with a concentration in fiction - I can help you with the final polish to your novel before publication. I follow the Chicago Manual of Style, 18th ed., Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th ed., and your personal writing style.
Contact me
owleyesproofsandedits@gmail.com
Proofreading vs Copyediting
Copyediting
Copyediting is the technical part of editing. I look for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. I also look for any inconsistencies within your story, clarity, loose ends, and readability. Basically, I’ll make sure the story is complete and consistent. Copyediting comes after a line edit (the stylistic counterpart to the technical copyedit) and is usually the second to last edit to your manuscript.
Proofreading
Proofreading focuses on the extra details such as spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. Proofreading focuses on surface level issues. I check to make sure commas, periods, hyphenations, and the like are in the appropriate areas. It is not as an in-depth edit as a copyedit. This is the final step of the editing process.