Getting Published
The Editing Process Explained
What is Copy & Line Editing?
Copy Editing is the process of reviewing a manuscript to make sure the text is correct and free of grammatical and factual errors. A copy editor’s role involves checking for consistency and accuracy, ensuring that the idea the writer wishes to portray is clear and easy to understand.
Line editing is a more in-depth version of copy editing, one that focuses on style as well. Line editors will comb through a document sentence by sentence and look closely at a writer’s word choice, making sure the language is both clear and effective.
As part of our editing services, we offer both a copy and line edit, carefully reading your text line by line to fix any issues they find, such as:
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- Mechanics (spelling, grammar, punctuation)
- Word choice
- Clarity
- Style and consistency
- Fact-checking
- Formatting
What is Proofreading?
Proofreading is the final step in the editorial process. Once a manuscript has been corrected by a copy or line editor, laid out and designed, a proofreader will comb through the text and look for any mistakes that may have slipped through the cracks.
A proofreader will check a document for minor text and formatting errors and confirm the material is ready to be published.
Two Edit Package
We offer a combined package which involves an initial and final edit of your book.
To begin the editing process, we provide an in-depth copy and line edit, checking both the mechanics as well as the overall style and consistency, technical accuracy, and formatting. Once a manuscript has been corrected by our editors, laid out and designed, we will follow up with a proofread of the text, looking for any mistakes that may have been missed.
How our editing process works
Email your manuscript to our ZA Office
We will confirm receipt and review your manuscript
We will set a price and send you an invoice
Once paid, our editors will begin the editing processHow to setup your manuscript file for editing
Only a single manuscript file is accepted for editing services. Book cover files are not needed nor are they accepted.
Manuscript specifications:
- English or Spanish language only
- File Type: Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx)
- Page Size: 8.5×11″
- Pages Margins: Set to 1″ on all 4 sides left, right, top and bottom.
- Font Type: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12pt.
- Line Spacing: Double
Working with apple pages? Export and send us your manuscript as a pdf file.
