by Cheri Lasota | Jan 29, 2016 |
What is line editing? Fiction: editing for clarity, flow, and tension in regard to plot, exposition, character development, dialogue, etc. Nonfiction: editing for structural organization, flow, and clarity as well as sentence structure and word choice. Hourly...
by Cheri Lasota | Jan 29, 2016 |
What is copy editing? The copy editor’s job is summarized in the 5 Cs: to make the copy clear, correct, concise, comprehensible, and consistent. Copy editing involves correcting spelling, punctuation, grammatical and semantic errors; ensuring the typescript adheres to...
by Cheri Lasota | Jan 29, 2016 |
What is proofreading? Proofreading can also be called a light copyedit and involves correcting spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors; ensuring the typescript adheres to the publisher’s house style; and standardizing the format of the manuscript. Hourly Rate:...