Copy Editing by Vook

One of the most frequent pieces of advice we get from authors and publishers is to invest in an editor. Whether you want a standard copy edit or developmental editing, we have a package for you.

Standard Copy Editing

• Complete read of manuscript and art
• Proofread for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization
• Ensure consistency of terminology, numbers, abbreviations, quote styling, and names
• Crosscheck Table of Contents and Bibliographies against text if applicable
• Check for any issues regarding permission and query the author if need be

Stylistic Copy Editing

• Edit for language, sense, and logic, making rewrite suggestions
• Improve word choice, transitions, and fluency
• Eliminate wordiness, triteness, confusing statements, mixed metaphors, and vague generalizations
• Mark or revise material that is sexist, prejudiced, obscene, dated, or slanderous
• Query the author with text suggestions and improvements
• If applicable, ensure science, technical, medical, and math editorial and type-marking conventions are followed, per client guidelines
• Fact check proper names, works of art, films, TV programs, music pieces, etc.
• Create a Table of Contents if requested

If you’re looking for a deeper dive into your title—including storyline, language, and tone advice—contact us to learn more about developmental editing: a collaborative, one-on-one text development between the author and editor.