Proofreading Overview

Proofreading is the final stage in the editing process for any piece of writing prior to publication. The purpose of the proofreading stage is to catch any grammatical errors missed in previous editing stages. Roth Proofreading provides proofreading services for newsletters, blogs, manuscripts, academic articles, and more. If you don’t see your project in this list, email me via the CONTACT page, and I would be happy to advise whether my services will be a good fit.

Copyediting Overview

While copyediting does involve grammar corrections, it is distinctly different from proofreading. A piece of writing should be copyedited before its final proofreading stage because copyediting involves more advanced edit suggestions. This includes adjusting sentence structure, clarifying internal dialogue, and making new paragraph breaks to ensure content flow. Roth Proofreading provides “Copyediting only” and “Copyediting + Proofreading” packages.

Proofreading:

Proofreading corrections are based on any style preferences expressed by the author as well as references such as The Chicago Manual of Style Online and Merriam-Webster online dictionary. Corrections will include:

What’s Included

  • Grammar

  • Typos (repeated words, inconsistent double vs. single spacing, etc.)

  • Re-wording confusing syntax

  • Sentence re-structuring for clarity or wordiness

  • Spelling

  • Correct word usage

  • Grammar

  • Changes in paragraph breaks for content flow

  • Capitalization

  • Formatting consistency

  • Punctuation

  • Identification of broken links

*Re-wording, re-structuring, and fact-checking are NOT included in proofreading-only packages, as those elements should be reviewed by a line editor or copyeditor before the project is submitted for proofreading.

Copyediting:

Copyediting corrections are based on any style preferences expressed by the author as well as references such as The Chicago Manual of Style Online and Merriam-Webster online dictionary. Corrections/suggestions will include:

  • Tone and style deviations

  • Fact-checking

Pricing

Proofreading only:

$.015 per word

$.02 per word for highly specialized/technical content

Copyediting only:

$.03 per word

Copyediting + Proofreading package:

$.03 per word for copyediting

$.0125 per word for proofreading

  • Prior to any service agreement, length and content of the project will be discussed between the author and Roth Proofreading to determine turnaround time and appropriate rate.

  • $10 minimum for all projects.

  • Rush fees for accelerated turnaround are available on a case-by-case basis.