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.

© 2012 Brian L Hunter

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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.

http://www.calstatela.edu/library/styleman.htm 

http://www.amazon.com/The-Christian-Writers-Manual-Style/dp/0310487714 

“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.