The Pink Pen LLC Proofreading Services
Proofreading services by Tiffiny Spire at The Pink Pen LLC
Do you actually need a PROOFREADER?
Many of us use the term “proofreading” very loosely. Most of the time, what we’re really talking about is “copyediting.”
What’s the difference? Both types of editing are looking for those tiny errors like spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, etc. What many authors don’t realize when they first delve into the editing process for their manuscript is that proofreading isn’t performed until AFTER the manuscript has been fully formatted and is ready for publication.
Your manuscript should go through a copyedit first. Then, after revisions, it gets converted to its publishing format. This conversion can sometimes lead to wonky formatting. There can be spacing issues, missing page numbers, chapter titles might be formatted incorrectly, and so on. That’s when a proofreader will comb through it one last time with an eagle eye. Making changes on a manuscript that’s already been formatted for publication can lead to lots of other unwanted formatting headaches. This is why you do a copyedit BEFORE formatting—to catch as many of the errors as possible when making changes to the manuscript is still quite easy.
Keep reading if your manuscript is formatted and ready for proofreading. Otherwise, see my Copyediting Services page.
If you’re interested in the Proofreading services of The Pink Pen LLC, please complete the form below, and I will respond as promptly as possible with current availability and an expected time frame for completion. I can’t wait to read your story!
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