Proofreading for 50,000+ Word Novel
Starting at
$
500
About this service
Summary
A proofread addresses any visual issues that remain in your manuscript in the text or formatting. It is typically only performed on a final draft, such as a proof you’ve received from your book formatter.
What you’ll receive in a proofread:
A complimentary formatted version of your manuscript to start the process of proofreading. (Please not that I am not a graphic designer, so these formatted files may have some limitations as to what can be changed.) This is part of my process because I don’t want you to get disappointed if you format it later and see some errors.
Notes on what errors I’ve identified for your review, including:
An opportunity to reject any corrections you choose to ignore or disagree with
(If I created the formatted file) A fully corrected manuscript
It’s also important to understand what a proofread is NOT:
Grammar is not typically adjusted in a proofread. However, I am happy to point out any potential issues if there are only a few areas that need some work. (If there are a lot of grammar issues in the manuscript, a proofread should not be performed, as it would be doing a disservice to you.)
There is no error checking in a proofread, so any mistakes in quotations or footnotes/end notes/bibliography are the author’s sole responsibility.
No structural issues will be addressed with a proofread. However, I am happy to bring any problem areas to your attention.
A proofread is not the same thing as a copy edit; therefore, it should not be a substitute service for it.
It is also not a critique or content edit. All of those potential issues should be already taken care of by this point.
However, even though these things won’t be the primary focus of a proofread, I will certainly let you know of any lingering issues in your manuscript.
What's included
Proofed Manuscript
Proofed manuscript with comments and/or corrections highlighting any errors in text or formatting.
Basic Formatted Novel in PDF and Ebook Form
This is an optional complementary service I perform so you can see more clearly how your novel will look in print.
Example projects
Duration
Depends on length.
Skills and tools
Proofreader
Google Docs
Google Drive
Microsoft Word
Scrivener