Big Sky Editing Services

Professional Copyediting

Copyediting involves line-by-line editing for grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, flow, and voice. I may suggest alternate word choices and possible rewrites, but those are just suggestions for you to consider. You are the final judge. When you’ve incorporated my edits, the text will be ready to roll.

Professional Proofreading

Proofreading involves addressing the picky details needed for a final polished and error-free piece of work. This will include catching any misspellings, punctuation mistakes, problems with layout, etc. Although proofreading is very detailed, it usually does not include any rewrites or fixes to sentence structure. For a piece of writing to be ready for proofreading, it needs to already be fairly carefully edited by the writer or someone else.

Deliverables I Commonly Edit and Proofread

  • Letters

  • Blog posts

  • Articles

  • Website pages

  • Brochure copy

  • Marketing copy

  • White papers

  • Newsletters

  • Proposals

Have another type of project? Please feel free to contact me and inquire as to whether or not we may still be a good fit.

MY RATES

Although estimates may vary, I generally charge two cents per word for either copyediting or proofreading. When a project is particularly complicated, I may charge an hourly rate instead, which is $30 per hour. I will let you know upfront how much I expect that the project will cost.

Not sure what type of editing you need?

Sometimes it can be difficult to understand what type of editing you need. It can also be challenging to compare different editors when so many different terms are being thrown around. If you’re feeling unsure, I offer a free consultation to discuss your project. I’m happy to offer my thoughts and insights to help you understand your best path forward. I have also written an article that explains the differences between common types of editing, which may help. You can find it posted below.

Copyediting vs. Proofreading: What’s the Difference?

by | March 6, 2024 | Editing, Featured 1 | 0 Comments

Many people aren’t sure what type of editing they need. Perhaps all they know is that they’re not ready to put their writing out into the world without someone else ensuring they have everything exactly right. Many terms are thrown about in the editing industry, and...
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