Copy-Editing
I offer three types of editing, as defined by the Editors' Association of Canada:
1. Copy Editing
Editing for grammar, spelling, punctuation and other mechanics of style; checking for consistency of mechanics and internal consistency of facts; marking head levels and approximate
placement of art; notifying designer of any unusual production requirements. May include Canadianizing; metrication; providing or changing system of citations; writing or editing captions
and/or credit lines; writing running heads; listing permissions needed and/or obtaining them; providing or editing prelims, back matter, cover copy and/or CIP data.
May also include negotiating changes with author.
This is the main form of editing I offer. I prefer to receive documents as Microsoft Word Files (.doc or .docx). I then edit them using the Track Changes feature, which allows clients to
accept or reject changes as appropriate. In most documents there are 100-200 changes needed, ranging from missing commas and misplaced apostrophes to spelling errors an inconsistencies
in referencing.
2. Stylistic Editing
Clarifying meaning, eliminating jargon, smoothing language and other non-mechanical line-by-line editing. May include checking or correcting reading level; creating or recasting tables
and/or figures; negotiating changes with author.
3. Substantive or Structural Editing
Clarifying and/or reorganizing a manuscript for content and structure. Changes may be suggested to or drafted for the author. May include negotiating changes with author.
I also offer stylistic or structural editing, normally accompanied by copy-editing. However, I can also offer either separately or both together.
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