Do I need a copy-editor? Choosing the correct words and document structure makes your document more persuasive, effective and easier to read. However, we see common problems such as: the text is too wordy; there is incorrect usage of words; and the document does not have a clear and logical structure. Our copy-editing service will ensure that your text is concise, clear, readable and organised.
Even though many of the principles of proofreading cross over into copy-editing, this service is more about preparing the text for the typesetter/designer. It will ensure the text is in the best possible shape and will save time and money on making expensive changes later on.
All work that has been copy-edited should be proofread once it has been set, as this will pick up on minor errors that have fallen through the net or that have been introduced during the design process.
FREE SAMPLE COPY-EDIT:To help you decide if you need a copy-editor, or if our service is right for you, we can copy-edit a sample of your text free of charge. Simply attach a sample page of your text with your enquiry. It would also be helpful if you provided an estimate of your final total word or page count.
The copy-editing service includes:
correcting spelling, grammatical, punctuation and style errors
eliminating inconsistencies and repetition
applying your house style or creating one
highlighting ambiguities
checking the structuring of the text
marking up either hard copies or in Word/PDF
ensuring illustrations and tables are correctly positioned and labelled
communicating with your designer where necessary to minimise costs/delays.
The copy-editing service does NOT include:
ghost writing
substantive rewriting
design or typesetting
indexing.
How much does copy-editing cost? We will provide you with a quotation to help you plan your costs. All copy-editing work includes proofreading at no extra cost. If you are at an early stage, you can send a short sample of your work along with an estimate of the total word or page count. We can then give you a cost estimate.
If you have a document that is ready to be copy-edited, then you can send this to us and we will provide you with a quotation.
Most jobs are quoted on a fixed fee basis, so you know exactly how much to budget for. We tailor each quotation to your specific requirements and our regular clients can benefit from preferential volume discounts.
A minimum charge of £20.00 applies to small, one-off jobs.
Discounts and offers New clients that require copy-editing of a minimum of 30,000 words will receive a 10% discount on the total fee for the first project. Charities receive a 10% discount on the total fee.
CONTACT If you have a proofreading, editing or writing project please email
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with the word count or the page length of your document along with a brief summary of the content and service required and you will receive a quotation the same day.
