Improve and finesse your manuscript’s prose and narrative thread with sentence-level and structural interventions with my copyediting services. I offer different levels of copyediting based on your needs and goals.

Below is a broad description of the different types of copyediting. Based on your needs, we will decide together on the best combination of editing level and support for your manuscript.

Basic Copyediting

• Focuses on correcting surface-level errors like spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. Example: Fixing typos or ensuring the text adheres to a specific style guide (like APA, MLA, or Chicago).

• Ensures consistency in style, tone, and formatting (e.g., headings, lists).

• Does not delve deeply into content clarity or structure.

Medium Copyediting

• Goes beyond basic corrections by addressing sentence structure and overall readability.

• Ensures clear expression of ideas, removing redundancy or vague wording.

• Checks for more in-depth consistency, such as maintaining proper terminology or cross-references.

• May involve minor rewording for clarity but doesn’t extensively rewrite content.

Heavy Copyediting

• Includes all elements of medium editing but involves substantial rewriting or reorganization to improve clarity and flow.

• Addresses issues with logic, structure, and coherence of arguments or narratives.

• Provides more detailed comments or suggestions for improving content accuracy or addressing gaps.

• Often suited for manuscripts, academic papers, or documents needing significant refinement.

Proofreading

• The final stage in the editing process, performed after all substantive editing is complete.

• Focuses on catching any remaining errors (e.g., typos, formatting issues, overlooked grammatical mistakes).

• Does not involve rewriting or major changes; it ensures the document is polished and publication-ready.