PROOFREADING involves the identification and correction of indisputable errors only. Such errors would include those of punctuation and grammar, as well as misspellings, subject-verb disagreements, improper word usage, and typos. This service is usually performed in the final stages of writing and thus incurs few, if any, stylistic changes to the original document.

     ~ Rates starting at $3.75 per page


COPYEDITING combines proofreading and basic fact-checking with further analysis of grammar and syntax, while focusing on the style, clarity, and consistency of the document. Also under consideration are general formatting issues (e.g., margins, spacing, indentations, quotes, references, citations, footnotes and endnotes) as well as the document's conformity to a specified style guide (APA, MLA, AP, Chicago, Turabian, Harvard, etc.). Suggestions for stylistic and logical improvements are offered, but no substantive changes are made to the original document.

     ~ Rates starting at $5.00 per page


SUBSTANTIVE EDITING entails all of the above actions, yet also seeks to improve the clarity, coherence, and flow of the document by making minor syntactic changes, suggesting rephrased sentences, and providing a thorough structural analysis.  With the permission of the author, awkward or confusing sentences are reworked. In general, this comprehensive service strives to polish the document and enhance its overall effectiveness, while maintaining the author's voice.

     ~ Rates starting at $7.50 per page


REVISIONS AND REWRITES constitute extensive reworking of the original document. With the author's explicit approval, its contents may be reworded, rearranged, and reorganized in the pursuit of improved clarity, coherence, and style. This service maintains the style and tone of the document and attempts to preserve the author's voice.

     ~ Rates starting at $10.00 per page


MANUSCRIPT EVALUATIONS consist of line-by-line commentary, structural examination, stylistic analysis, and summary review. Specific examples of constructive criticism are given. This service does not necessarily involve proofreading or editing.

     ~ Rates starting at $2.00 per page



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