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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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.

Need your book back in a hurry? No problem! We will expedite your manuscript for an additional fee (subject to the editor's availability). Please contact us at editor@anointedwritenow.com for details. 

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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Turnaround Time

Turnaround guidelines for our professional editing services are as follows:

A short (up to 10,000 words) manuscript can be serviced and returned to the client within 24 hours at the quoted rates. Works containing millions of words can be turned around in a matter of weeks.

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