Proofreading
A proof-reading service for fiction and non-fiction. To get a quote, please fill out the form.
Our proofreading is provided by a degree-level, native English speaker.
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What is proofreading?
Proofreading is not to be confused with editing. Editing corrects core issues with the writing, like language clarity and sentence construction, tone and readability, changing the meaning of your text, making sure the ideas in a piece of work are conveyed in the best possible way, for the audience. On the other hand, proofreading deals with misspellings, incorrect or missing punctuation and textual inconsistencies. Proofreading will ideally be the last revision stage of your text before publication.
If you aren’t sure whether you need proofreading or editing services, send you document using the form on this page, and we’ll tell you the available options.
Here are some key differences between proofreading and editing:
| Proofreading | Editing |
Carried out on the final draft of your document | Carried out on the first draft of your writing, and/ or throughout the drafting process |
Corrects surface-level issues | Deals with the core writing |
Removes grammar and punctuation errors, misspellings and formatting issues | Enhances the text by working on the meaning, content and clarity of your writing |
| Polishes your text for an error-free document | Changes the text’s meaning and enhances readability for your audience |
Quicker delivery time | Extended collaboration throughout the writing process |
Our proofreading service is ideal if you are confident that the language and structure of your manuscript is good, and you only require a basic grammar check to correct misspellings, typographical issues and punctuation errors. Ideally, your document will already have been through at least one edit pass. Our proofreading service acts as the final check before submission.
All our proofreading is provided by highly-qualified, English-native speakers. Good proofreading requires specialist knowledge and experience and provides a much more reliable and consistent error check than anything offered by spell-checking or other automated software features.
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