Copy-editing
Often misunderstood and unappreciated, copy-editing is in fact an essential step on the road to publication for any written document, not just books.
As a reliable and meticulous copy-editor, I make sure your raw material is shipshape in a variety of ways - here are a few.
- Correcting inconsistencies and inaccuracies: getting your facts wrong (or not noticing when they change randomly along the text) and using a variety of spellings for the same word (or both US and UK English) will give your customers the impression that you are unreliable and lack attention to detail - prevent that by opting for a thorough copy-edit and a comprehensive Style Sheet.
- Ensuring clarity: an ambiguous piece of writing can waste time (the same passage will need to be read a couple of times - at least!) and ultimately cause frustration. On the other hand, a well-structured document written in plain English will give the right impression to your customers. Moreover, using a level of language that is right for your intended audience is sure to result in an increased level of engagement.
- Catching mistakes: repetitions, incorrect use of punctuation and, more generally, bad grammar will certainly get you noticed... for all the wrong reasons. A sleek article, blog post or brochure will make you stand out straight away as a business to be taken seriously.
All these tasks - and more - keep a copy-editor busy. Still unsure if this service is for you? Go to the Contact me page and let's discuss how I can help your business shine.
As a reliable and meticulous copy-editor, I make sure your raw material is shipshape in a variety of ways - here are a few.
- Correcting inconsistencies and inaccuracies: getting your facts wrong (or not noticing when they change randomly along the text) and using a variety of spellings for the same word (or both US and UK English) will give your customers the impression that you are unreliable and lack attention to detail - prevent that by opting for a thorough copy-edit and a comprehensive Style Sheet.
- Ensuring clarity: an ambiguous piece of writing can waste time (the same passage will need to be read a couple of times - at least!) and ultimately cause frustration. On the other hand, a well-structured document written in plain English will give the right impression to your customers. Moreover, using a level of language that is right for your intended audience is sure to result in an increased level of engagement.
- Catching mistakes: repetitions, incorrect use of punctuation and, more generally, bad grammar will certainly get you noticed... for all the wrong reasons. A sleek article, blog post or brochure will make you stand out straight away as a business to be taken seriously.
All these tasks - and more - keep a copy-editor busy. Still unsure if this service is for you? Go to the Contact me page and let's discuss how I can help your business shine.