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Proofreading

Being a writer often involves several rounds of revisions, which can lead to those minor typos and errors becoming practically invisible to you on your tenth read-through. That's where proofreading comes in!
Proofreading is the final stage of the editing process (after copyediting), focusing on identifying and correcting errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
When Is Proofreading Done?
Proofreading is done as the very last step in the editorial process.
Developmental or Structural Edit
Line or Stylistic Edit
Copyedit
Proofread
What's Included in a Proofread?
Each proofread comes with three files:
  • One file with track changes edits
  • One clean file with all edits accepted
  • A style sheet for spelling consistency
What issues does a proofread address?
Spelling mistakes and typos
Grammar and punctuation errors
Consistency in spelling and capitalization
Please note: The average professional proofreader can only guarantee about a 95% error catch rate. That means if there are 200 errors in your manuscript, the proofreader can guarantee to catch around 190 errors. Proofreading ensures your manuscript is as clean as humanly possible, but no proofreader can promise zero errors, as humans are not capable of a 100% error catch rate.
Rates
Updated March 2024
Proofreading
up to 40k words
$350 USD
41k to 50k words
$425 USD
51k to 60k words
$500 USD
61k to 70k words
$575 USD
71k to 80k words
$650 USD
81k to 90k words
$725 USD
91k to 100k words
$800 USD
Note: rates are subject to change without notice
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Note: as part of copyediting and proofreading, I use a software called Grammarly, which is similar to a more advanced version of spellcheck. If you have any questions about its use in my editorial process, please let me know.
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