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The Difference Between "Editing" and "Proofreading"

The nomenclature "editing" and "proofreading" have distinct yet very similar meanings. Editing is the revision right after the draft is finished and includes correcting spelling, formatting, checking for incorrect grammar, rewriting awkward sentences, optimizing the flow of ideas and syntax, eliminating ineffectual fragments, etc. Editing is a very involved and is most often a much more lengthy process than proofreading.

In contrast to editing, proofreading is the final review with minor corrections before the author submits the document for publication and does not typically involve extensive rewriting of sentences, idea restructuring, inconsistencies in style, headings or tenses, incorrectly numbered sequences, formatting problems, researching of information for factual errors, or reference cross-checking for accuracy.

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What does editing cost? by Jae Author

The Typical Cost Of Editing
February 5, 2013 by Jae Author 
http://jaefiction.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/what-does-editing-cost/
For most writers, the costs of editing matter when they’re looking for an editor. So what’s a reasonable price for having your manuscript edited?

The Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) publishes a chart of common editorial rates. The following list will also give you an idea of what editors usually charge. Keep in mind that rates vary greatly, though.

By the way, the industry standard for a manuscript page is 250 words.

Copy editing:

• $30-50 per hour. According to the Writer’s Market, the average is $35. Experienced copy editors might be able to edit about 10 pages per hour, which would mean they make $0.014 per word if they charge an hourly rate of $35. That makes $1,120 for an 80,000-word manuscript. According to the EFA, basic copyediting for an average-length manuscript would cost $960-2,560.
• Many copy editors ask for $0.02 (2 cents) per word. That would mean between $1.600 for an average 80,000-word manuscript. I’ve seen some editors who copyedit for $0.005 (half cent)/word ($400 for an average manuscript).
• According to the Writer’s Market, the average per-page rate is $4 (=$1.280 for an 80,000-word manuscript).

Line editing:

• $40-60 per hour. Depending on the hourly rate and how long it takes to edit the manuscript, that would make $2,400-19,200 for an 80,000-word manuscript.
• Some editors ask for around $0.02 to $0.03 per word (which would mean $1,600-2,400 for an 80,000-word manuscript).

Content editing:

• $45-55 per hour. According to the Writer’s Market, the average is around $50.
• Most editors ask for around $0.02 to 0.075 per word (which would mean $1,600-6,000 for an 80,000-word manuscript).
• According to the Writer’s Market, the average per-page rate is $7.50 (=$2,400 for an average-length manuscript).

For most writers, that’s a lot of money. Can you get editing for cheaper? Probably. But you usually get what you pay for.

Let’s say an editor can line and substantive edit five pages an hour. That means an 80,000-word manuscript would take her about 60 hours. If the author pays her … let’s say $500, she’ll make about $8 an hour, barely above the minimum wage. Someone who wants to make her living editing can’t afford to work at these rates. So that might mean the editor is forced to work faster and be less thorough, or you will need to hire someone who is just starting out as an editor and charges less. Of course you could also limit yourself to just copy editing, but that won’t help you if your plot doesn’t work or you need help with point of view issues.

What you can actually do to reduce your editing costs is to deliver a manuscript that is as clean as possible. Trim the “fat,” the unnecessary words and fillers, and catch all the grammar and spelling mistakes you can before you send the manuscript to the editor.

Of course, the costs of editing depend not just on the editor, but on various other factors too:

• Type of editing: For example, copy editing to correct spelling and grammar mistakes costs less than a substantive edit. See my previous post for an explanation of the types of editing.
• Quality of writing: The more work the editor has to do to make the manuscript presentable, the more the editing will cost. Skilled writers with relatively clean manuscripts pay less. So normally, editors will want to see your manuscript or at least a sample before they can determine the costs of editing.
• Length: Novels cost more than short stories or novellas, of course. But some editors work on sliding scales, so you’ll pay less per word for a longer manuscript than for a short story.
• Editor’s experience: If you hire an inexperienced editor who’s just starting out, you’ll probably save money, but (depending on the editor) you might sacrifice quality.
• Deadline: If the editor needs to work on a tight deadline, you’ll probably pay more for editing (most editors charge 25% more for rush jobs).
• Number of read-throughs: If you want the editor to go through the manuscript more than once, you’ll probably pay more. Still, it could be worth the money because often times mistakes get overlooked on the first read-through or the edits introduce new errors.

As you saw above, there are different methods to calculate editing fees. Some editors prefer to charge by the hour. Others offer a flat rate that depends on word count, regardless of how many hours will go into editing the manuscript.

Advantage of a flat rate:

• Both the writer and the editor know beforehand how much the editing will cost. With an hourly rate, the total costs won’t be determined until the editing is finished.
• Some writers fear the editor will drag out the editing to have more billable hours.

Disadvantage of a flat rate: 

• Sometimes it can be difficult to estimate how much work is involved in editing a manuscript before you actually start working on it. If the editor underestimates the extent of the job, she ends up working for a very low hourly rate.

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Affordability: Several Levels of Service Make Us Affordable

We provide several levels of editing. The level of editing needed for a book will vary according to the writer's needs and skill level. All turnaround times are based on an average manuscript size of 50,000 words. Manuscripts larger than this may require more time. Also, at times, depending on workload, there may be a waiting period before the project can be edited. 

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Level 1: Proofreading
This is the most basic level of service and is only for manuscripts that have two or fewer errors per 250-word page. Writers who desire to have one last pair of eyes on their manuscript before it is submitted or published should use this service. It is strongly recommended that authors who have line editing or content editing done also have their books proofread to have the highest quality book possible. Most publishing companies put books through a couple of rounds of editing in addition to proofreading. We offer a discount for proofreading books that we have already edited.

Turnaround time: One to two weeks.

 Level 2: Copy Editing
At this level of editing, we will correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Turnaround time: One to three weeks

 Level 3: Line Editing 
This is by far the most common level of editing needed. At this level, we will go through the manuscript line by line and correct more pervasive errors in grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation. We will also make suggestions to improve readability, flag factual inconsistencies, and break up large paragraphs if needed.

Turnaround time: Two to three weeks 

 Level 4: Content Editing
This level of editing is appropriate for manuscripts that need the most in-depth editing and reworking. At this level, we will work on more extensive rewriting and restructuring of sentences. We will also make suggestions for changing the order of paragraphs, if needed, and flag inconsistencies within the manuscript.

***Note: Level 4 is also the only level of editing at which we will check Scripture references for accuracy. At all other levels, the author is expected to check them.

Turnaround time: Two to four weeks

Level 5: Ghostwriting and Developmental Editing
These services are offered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for a quote.

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All books will be edited to conform to The Chicago Manual of Style and The Christian Writer's Manual of Style unless otherwise requested by the author.
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General Proofreader Marks (Hardcopy Only)

Frequently used proofreading marks:

http://webster.commnet.edu/writing/symbols.htm 

Delete: , , or
Delete a letter: a diagonal line through the letter with the delete mark in the margin
Delete a word: a straight line through the word with the delete mark in the margin
Transpose:
Space needed:
Close up a space:
Delete letters and close up a word:
New paragraph:
Period or full stop:
Semicolon: or
Colon:  or 
Insert or superscript:
Insert or subscript:
Insert comma:
Insert apostrophe or single quotation mark:
Insert double quotation marks:
Insert en dash: , , or
Insert em dash: , , or 
Centered: , or 
Parenthesis: 

Frequently used abbreviations

Let it stand:
Spelling:
Capitals:
Lowercase:
Italics:
Roman typeface:
Bold typeface:
Faulty diction: DICT
Awkwardly expressed or constructed: AWK
Wordy, too verbose: WDY
Wrong word used (e.g. to/too): WW

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Writing Style Guidelines 

Consistency and professionalism in communication are key components of how an author presents himself or herself. Institutions of higher education and their graduates, especially, should hold themselves to a high standard, reflective of their intrinsic purpose. To these ends, The Chicago Manual of Style has been selected as the official reference source for most professionally published and academic writing. The exception to this policy is treatment of religious terms, such as biblical references, references to God, and theological events. For these, refer to The Christian Writer's Manual Of Style by Robert Hudson published by Zondervan.

An essential tool for writers, editors, proofreaders, designers, copywriters, production managers, and marketers too. The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style is an essential tool not only for writers of religious materials, but for their editors, proofreaders, designers, copywriters, production managers, and even marketers. Rather than simply repeating style information commonly available in standard references, this newly updated and expanded edition includes points of grammar, punctuation, usage, book production and design, and written style that are often overlooked in other manuals. It focuses on information relating to the unique needs and demands of religious publications, such as discussions on how to correctly quote the Bible, how to capitalize and use common religious terms, and how to abbreviate the books of the Bible and other religious words. Also included are rarely found items such as: * an author’s guide to obtaining permissions * guidelines for using American, British, and Mid-Atlantic styles * discussions of inclusive language, profanity, and ethnic sensitivities * discussions of Internet and computer-related language style * a list of problem words * style issues regarding words from major world religions * a discussion of handling brand names in text * a list of common interjections * issues of type design, paper, copy-fit This edition has been completely updated since the 1988 edition and contains more than twice as much information as the previous edition. This is the most detailed and comprehensive guide of its kind.

Contributor	Robert Hudson
Short Bio	Robert Hudson  Robert Hudson is a senior editor-at-large at Zondervan. With his wife, Shelly Townsend-Hudson, he has written Companions for the Soul, and with Duane W. H. Arnold he has written Beyond Belief: What the Martyrs Said to God. He also edits the online literary magazine, Working Poet.com.
UPC	025986487713
ISBN-10	0310487714
ISBN-13	9780310487715
Publish Date	Apr 11, 2004

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Style Manuals & Writing Guides

All books will be edited to conform to The Chicago Manual of Style and The Christian Writer's Manual of Style unless otherwise requested by the author.

Final output will be in accordance with the specifications of the author.

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“Principles of Headline-Style Capitalization,” Chicago Manual of Style, 16th edition, online. (accessed June 7, 2011).

“Composition Titles,” AP Stylebook, Online Edition, 2011. (accessed June 7, 2011).

Barr, C. and the Senior Editors of Yahoo!, “Capitalization,” The Yahoo! Style Guide, St. Martin’s Griffin, 2010.

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Turnaround guidelines for our professional editing services are as follows:

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