PROOFREAD

 

 

•  Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation/Syntax errors

• Formatting issues (proper indents, tabs, page numbers, and other structural elements)

• Passive Voice or other stylistic problems

• Improperly capitalized, bolded, and italicized terms

 

 

 

LINE EDIT (Includes Proofreading)

 

 

• Tightens your prose by eliminating unnecessary modifiers, redundancies, clichés, and awkward sentence structure and dialogue

• Helps match your document's intent to its audience (i.e. reading level, proper, persuasive, or evocative vocabulary, etc.)

• Looks for clarity among your metaphors, similes, and other  comparisons

• Makes suggestions for the rearranging of sentences or paragraphs to maintain a consistent flow of thought

• Helps create smooth transitions between ideas

• Uses knowledge of literary devices and other elements of storytelling to ensure the authenticity, believability, and consistency of plot, voice, and character

• Alerts you to a need for fact-checking or research

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE EDIT (Includes Line Edit)

 

 

• Suggests deletions and/or rewrites at the paragraph or chapter level

• Conducts research and checks for accurate factual information and flags possible legal issues (research fees may apply)

• If necessary, applies academic formatting rules and citations as indicated by the required style (MLA, APA, etc.)

• Holds additional consultations with author(s) as needed