Copy editing involves checking whatever you’ve written for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and style. That sounds simple enough – perhaps even something that you’re considering doing yourself – but there’s more to it. Here are some reasons why it’s a good idea to involve a skilled copy editor in your project:
- You’re not as thorough as you think.
Good writing is about flow, in that your train of thought dictates what ends up on the page or screen. Typos can happen – I can help with that – but you might also fail to present all of your ideas in a way that’s both concise and complete. I can help with that too. - You’re too close to the material.
I’m unbiased and you’re not. Even though you think what you’ve written could not be better formulated and is completely free of mistakes, a second pair of eyes is never a bad thing…ideally you can find someone with a lot of experience. - You know what you mean.
You’re the expert when it comes to what’s in your head. Relaying that information in a way that is understandable to the largest possible audience can be a challenge. I can help to eliminate possible sources of confusion in your text.
I have experience with a variety of types of text: books, papers, websites, articles, resumés and CVs, blog posts, apps, grant applications, abstracts, software documentation, product inserts, instructions and advertisements of all kinds. As I’ve been doing this for so long, now almost 15 years, I’m also well-versed in a number of fields.
Feel free to contact me anytime to discuss your project. I’d also be happy to provide you with a no-obligation quote – just e-mail me with the details and I’ll get back to you within 12 hours, usually less.
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