Within a business or in small companies a copy-editor may be
expected to carry out proofreading as well as the editing process. The
two tasks follow on from each other and it can be more efficient with
regards to time if the same person corrects the sentence structure, tone
and flow, together with the grammar, spelling and formatting at the
same time.
In very simplistic terms, in the publishing process,
the material is checked and the approved editorial changes are carried
out by the copy-editor (this is basic editing and not rewriting the
text). The material is then sent to the typesetter who produces the
proofs and these are checked by the proofreader.
Here follows a simple guide to outline the differences between copy-editing and proofreading.
Proofreading provides the final checks and corrects any errors before publication or distribution of the document, book, website and so on, such as:
A proofreader is not looking to make major changes to the text and will not alter the author's style. Rather, checking for errors which are missed by the copy-editor or as a result of typesetting. All the final, surface errors are corrected at this stage.
Another pair of trained and experienced eyes will prevent costly mistakes in the material when compared to previous edited versions, or is carried out 'blind' where there is no reference to copy.
Whereas, copy-editing is concerned with improving the content and making sure of the following:
In summary, there is some overlap in these processes and many editors will carry out both - as I do. So, when deciding which you need to use, think about the level of change you require. Copy-editing is more concerned with quality, and proofreading is all about making last-minute corrections.
Carrying out copy-editing and proofreading via a professional, will ensure your material is error-free and is as well-written as possible. You could bypass both and go straight to publishing or printing, but even with a few minor mistakes you could lose your credibility and your reader's trust.
Here follows a simple guide to outline the differences between copy-editing and proofreading.
Proofreading provides the final checks and corrects any errors before publication or distribution of the document, book, website and so on, such as:
A proofreader is not looking to make major changes to the text and will not alter the author's style. Rather, checking for errors which are missed by the copy-editor or as a result of typesetting. All the final, surface errors are corrected at this stage.
Another pair of trained and experienced eyes will prevent costly mistakes in the material when compared to previous edited versions, or is carried out 'blind' where there is no reference to copy.
Whereas, copy-editing is concerned with improving the content and making sure of the following:
- The message is clearly and logically expressed
- Improving syntax
- Targeting the appropriate readership
- Removing ambiguity or confusion
- There are no legal issues
In summary, there is some overlap in these processes and many editors will carry out both - as I do. So, when deciding which you need to use, think about the level of change you require. Copy-editing is more concerned with quality, and proofreading is all about making last-minute corrections.
Carrying out copy-editing and proofreading via a professional, will ensure your material is error-free and is as well-written as possible. You could bypass both and go straight to publishing or printing, but even with a few minor mistakes you could lose your credibility and your reader's trust.
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I offer competitive rates for my editorial and writing services to improve your creative writing, business documentation, website content and academic papers. I will produce a clear, error-free and concise final version.
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