Copy Editing & Proofreading, what's the difference?

Copy Editing:
This is the level of editing most commonly called for.

I will check and regulate your:

I will check all design elements for accuracy and consistency, including:

Copy editing may include marking head levels and moving placement of art if required. It may also include providing or editing cover copy, front and back material, and spot-checking references.

I will consult with you in every instance where I feel an important change is required.

Proofreading:
Proofreading is sometimes mistaken for copy editing, but technically speaking, it's a separate process.

Proofreading is done after the page proofs have been prepared by the designer, and while copy editing errors may still be found, a proofreader is concerned with other elements unless additional copy editing is specifically requested.

For the final proof, I will do a line-by-line comparison with the original layout to ensure all errors have been corrected. This may include completion of table of contents and index, and numbering of cross references.

What Fees will I be charged?

We charge by the hour

Proofreading Basic:  

Copy Editing Basic:  

Costs associated with postage, courier return of documents, any meetings requested by clients, printing, faxing etc. are additional to the hourly rate.

Additional work to the clients’ original request will be charged appropriately.

Billing:
You will be invoiced for services and payment can be made by cheque, money order or direct deposit.

Free Quotes available:
Please send a sample of your work (approx 20%), because every piece of written work is unique and it’s very difficult to specify a set price for all types and complexities of writing. Written work that requires extensive correction can be time consuming and therefore more costly to edit. Send your samples to: coralee@corproof.com.au or post to the address below.

ABN 94 968 277 180
'Pleasant Rise'
57 Austins Rd,
Turners Marsh, TAS 7267