Proofreading for Perfection

Starting at

$

25

/hr

About this service

Summary

A proofreader has a very specific job. Essentially, a proofreader will: 1. Read the document. 2. Find the errors. 3. Mark the errors. 4. Return the document.
Get real-time suggestions to fix grammar, spelling, and punctuation. I work in word processing applications or PDF, your choice.
For more assistance, such as Developmental Editing an early document, Line Editing one that's in process, or Copyediting just before completion, see my corresponding services!

Process

As your proofreader, I have a very specific job, performed after all content edits are complete. Essentially, as proofreader I will: 1. Read the document. 2. Find the errors. 3. Mark the errors. 4. Return the document.

What's included

  • Redline Documents

    A proofreader has a very specific job. Essentially, a proofreader will do the following: 1. Read the document. 2. Find the errors. 3. Mark the errors. 4. Return the document. Provide a draft in a word processing program and I will return it with redlined changes and comments. With track changes turned on you can make the final decision whether to accept my recommendations.

  • Comment on PDFs

    A proofreader has a very specific job. Essentially, a proofreader will do the following: 1. Read the document. 2. Find the errors. 3. Mark the errors. 4. Return the document. Provide a draft in a PDF and I will return it with comments on the layout and in the comments window. NOTE: With PDFs, you must implement the changes. I will not edit content that is a "picture" of the original and not the actual original.


Skills and tools

Proofreader
Technical Writer
Adobe InDesign
Google Docs
Microsoft Word

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