Copy/line edit
What do we mean by copy/line edit and proofread? It can be confusing so to help you decide exactly what you’d like us to help you with, here are our definitions:
Here we go over your work checking it for the following:
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Consistency (American or British English)
- Sentence construction (including elimination of unnecessary words) – syntax, tense, overuse of clichés, adverbs, purple prose)
- Typos
- Style sheet used correctly, if appropriate
- Style guide, where appropriate, used correctly
Proofread
This is the last step to be undertaken and checks for typos in spelling, punctuation, grammar and spacing only.
What do we edit and proofread?
- Websites
- Annual reports
- Manuals
- Brochures/flyers
- Newsletters
- Advertisements
- Menus
- Business plans
- Catalogues
- Forms
- Product packaging
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Blogs
- Questionnaires/Surveys
- Facebook pages
- Reports
- Posters
- Signage