Proofreading and Editing Services
What is the difference between copyediting and proofreading?
Copyediting happens earlier in the process of producing a text or document. It looks at content and structure and can involve rewording and rearranging.
Proofreading, however, involves minor changes to the document and occurs after the process of copyediting. It is the final quality check.
(If you are unsure of which service you need, I can help you decide.)
Copyediting includes:
- Correcting errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Improving the readability of the text
- Checking typesetting (font size, font type, italics) and layout consistency
- Checking word choice, language and terminology are suitable for your audience
- Following a style guide (if specified)
- Ensuring UK, Australian and US English rules are followed
- Checking the content and structure, to ensure smooth flow of writing
- Suggesting changes to images, charts, graphics or the presentation of a document
Proofreading includes:
- Correcting errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Improving the readability of the text
- Checking typesetting (font size, font type, italics) and layout consistency
- Checking correct word use
- Following a style guide (if specified)
- Checking UK, Australian and US English
Please note that proofreading does NOT make changes to the structure or content.
Rates* (in NZ$)
| Copy editing | Proof- reading | |
| Fiction | $.02 per word | $.02 per word |
| Nonfiction | $.03 per word | $.02 per word |
| Business/ Corporate | $.04 per word | $.03 per word |
| Academic | N/A** | $.03 per word |
*Prices are a guide only, as the final pricing may depend on the complexity of the document, the urgency of the turnaround and if specialist knowledge is required.
**Academic institutions often stipulate proofreading services only. I cannot advise on the content and structure of the student’s work.
What happens next?
Contact email: vwproofreading@gmail.com
Contact me
Contact me with your query, including your document’s word count. I may require a sample page to be able to give you an accurate quote.
Scope of Work
We will communicate via email where I will send you a Scope of Work. This will list the tasks I will undertake, the quote and a contract for you to sign.
Delivery
I will then work on your document, ensuring a quick turnaround. It will be returned to you via email for review. I will also send an invoice for payment.