Copyediting
Think of this as the technical, by the rulebook review. A copyedit includes a review of:
- Grammar, punctuation, and spelling (or other typos)
- Verb tense coherency and subject–verb agreement
- Sentence structure and word choice
- Adherence to relevant style guide, when applicable
- Continuity and coherence on a granular level
- Minor fact checking when warranted
Proofreading
This can be the final step of your project. A proofread includes a review for:
- Bad line breaks
- Typos, misspellings, incorrect word usage
- Capitalization, punctuation, and subject–verb agreement
- Formatting consistency
- Adherence to relevant style guide based on content
Developmental Editing
In this process, I will analyze your work from a story-driven level. Some things that may be covered include:
- Consistency/flow (does the story make sense in this order)
- Repetitive/irrelevant material (does anything need to be removed?)
- Missing content (identifying places that would benefit from further elaboration)
- Transitions between paragraphs, ideas, or chapters
- Narrative arc
- Character arc/agency
- Pacing
Contact me for a more in-depth explanation about these services!
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