Proofreading

Proofreading is the final editing step and is done after the manuscript has been formatted. An unformatted manuscript cannot be proofread.

Proofreading checks for errors in formatting and textual errors that formatting may have introduced. This includes:

Checking headers and footers
Checking for added, deleted or repeated text
Making sure there are no distracting white spaces, bad breaks, orphans or widows
Making sure the styles of headings, text, footnotes and endnotes are correctly and consistently applied
Checking that images, figures, charts and captions are correct

Proofreading also provides a final check of the text, correcting major errors in spelling and grammar as well as deviations from the style guide.

Proofreading is done in Adobe Reader using the comment tools.

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Copy Editing: Services

Copy Editing: Testimonials

Amanda is proficient, prompt, and pleasant to work with. She has worked with Eye of Newt Books as a freelance proofreader and copyeditor on a few of our projects and each time we are thrilled with her work. She asks pertinent questions, answers questions quickly, works within timelines and budgets. We create heavily illustrated, very lengthy, fantasy books for all readers and she often goes above and beyond with her notes ensuring to check that the text matches illustration, handwritten note, and design choices. Amanda is an excellent choice, we highly recommend working with her!

Proofreading

Stephanie Dror, Managing Editor, Eye of Newt Books