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Chelsie H
Sandbach CW11, UK
Editor & Proofreader | Fiction, Non-Fiction, Web, AI Content
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Editor & Proofreader | Fiction, Non-Fiction, Web, AI Content
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Website About Us page line editing
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Web/Blog Article copy edit Editorial Highlights: - Corrected grammar and syntax errors throughout - Reduced redundancy and unnecessary verbosity - Preserved informal voice while improving readability - Standardized American English spelling and punctuation - Queried potentially ambiguous wording
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Copyediting vs Line Editing Comparison These four images demonstrate the difference between copyediting and line editing by presenting two separate edits of the same excerpt in a before-and-after format. The accompanying comments provide insight into the editorial decisions behind the changes made. *Copyediting Interventions* - Corrected grammatical errors and verb forms - Corrected nonstandard word usage - Removed clear instances of redundant wording - Queried possible redundancy where authorial intent was uncertain - Corrected punctuation errors - Queried inconsistent dialect usage (US vs UK English) - Suggested optional paragraph restructuring to improve pacing while preserving authorial intent *Line Editing Interventions* - Incorporated the same core corrections made during copyediting while taking more direct editorial action to improve style, flow, and narrative effectiveness - Tightened repetitive phrasing for concision - Streamlined figurative language while preserving tone - Revised internal monologue for greater immediacy and emotional impact - Reduced narrative distance by presenting internal thoughts more directly - Adjusted paragraphing to strengthen pacing and emphasis - Reworked sentence structure to improve flow and readability - Smoothed transitions between ideas to improve narrative flow - Preserved narrative voice while enhancing clarity and rhythm
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Historical Fiction Excerpt (The Ashes of Whitechapel) *Editorial Highlights* - Copyediting for style, consistency, and clarity - Historical accuracy checks and reader-impact observations - Light developmental feedback on character, pacing, worldbuilding, and narrative clarity
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Eva Lacking
Chester, UK
proofreader crafting polished and purposeful content.
proofreader crafting polished and purposeful content.
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Acedemic Essay
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Acedemic Essay
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