Full Service Editing

Do your concepts crackle?
Does your tale tease?
Are your nouns nimble?
Does your prose please?

Why edit your work? And why use a professional?

Spelling and grammar checkers aren't enough to make your work shine. But professional excellence can set your creation free!

We can:

• Conform the text to your vision
• Check for errors in grammar, spelling, and syntax
• Spot the minute details that make a difference
• Weed out wordiness
• Clean up jargon
• Catch wrong word choices
• Clarify meaning and tone
• Identify and correct details of style
• Develop and sharpen concepts
• Check logic
• Encourage you about your work's good points
• Make your work shine!

Choose from the services below, or if you need special help, email linda@logosword.com for a free initial consultation.

Levels of Editing and Writing*

Copyediting (grammar editing)

• Errors of spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and usage are corrected while preserving the meaning and voice of the original text
• Consistency of style is checked or created throughout
• A style sheet is prepared that documents style and format
• The manuscript is read for overall clarity and sense from the prospective audience's point of view
• Awkward writing is corrected
• Apparent errors or inconsistencies are queried
• Necessary permissions are noted to publish copyrighted material
• The manuscript is prepared for the next stage of the publication process
• References, art, figures, tables, equations, and other materials are cross-checked for consistency with their mention in text
• NOTE: Copyediting should be followed by proofreading

Substantive or Content Editing (includes copyediting)

• Your document is evaluated for problems of overall clarity or accuracy
• The order in which text and ideas are presented is improved through the reorganization of paragraphs, sections or chapters
• Content is developed, written, or rewritten to improve readability and information flow
• Segments of text are written or rewritten to improve readability and information flow as well as improve its presentation
• Others may be consulted about specific issues
• Responses to queries and suggestions may be incorporated
• A new draft of the document is created

Developmental Editing (includes Substantive Editing)

Develop a manuscript from initial concept, outline or drafts (or some combination of the three). Topics, content, organization, and presentation are suggested for consideration by the client. Writing, rewriting, and researching are provided as needed.

Light Copyediting

The same as regular copyediting except unclear or awkward sentences are not rephrased

Proofreading

Final check of an already edited document

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*Descriptions are taken from the Freelance Editorial Association Yellow Pages, 1993-1994.