Copyediting

Copyediting is a more detailed line-by-line edit, focusing on correcting grammar, spelling and punctuation. Copyediting also focuses on ensuring that the content is consistent in terms of tone, style and format; and improving the syntax to refine the overall pace and clarity of your writing. While this service may include some rewording of sentences to ensure that the meaning is clear, it will not involve significant rewriting or restructuring.

Where appropriate, sources and references are reviewed. Front and back matter, including title pages, copyright information, foreword, contents, etc. are checked for incomplete or incorrect entries. While a low-level assessment of structural elements can be included, if requested, you would generally only undertake a copyedit once you had completed a structural edit with me or another editor.

Corrections can be noted on the hard copy, or via tracked changes and comments on the electronic copy for you to accept or reject. A style sheet is also provided in line with accepted practice, or a specific house style, for the consistency of textual elements such as spelling, capitalisation, hyphenation and abbreviations; heading hierarchies; the style of numbers, dates, percentages, symbols and equations; as well as descriptions, names and terms.  

Estimated fee: 3 to 4 cents per word.

Please note that the above fee is only an estimate, and it is based on jobs that are 10,000 words or more. The actual quote will be provided once I have received a final draft of your work. This will ensure that the quote is based on your specific editing needs. You can request a no-obligation quote by submitting the form on my Contact page.