Editorial Services

Polishing

Polishing is a service specifically designed for authors who are preparing to send their manuscript out to agents or publishing houses.

• Editing for grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and other mechanics of style.
• Checking for consistency of mechanics and for internal consistency of facts

Copyediting.

• Editing for grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and other mechanics of style
• Checking for consistency of mechanics and for internal consistency of facts
• Inserting head levels and approximate placement of art
• Editing tables, figures, and lists
• Notifying Designer of any unusual production requirements
• Creating style sheet

Proofreading

• Checking proofs of formatted, edited material for adherence to design and for minor, mechanical errors in copy (such as spelling mistakes or small deviations from style sheet).

  Note: The agreement must specify whether proofs are to be read in isolation or to copy and whether proofs are first, second (or subsequent), or final pages. Client must provide style sheet or Editor will exercise her own discretion.