Line & Copy Editing  
  & Proofreading  
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• Line Editing is the second step in the editorial process and includes searching each paragraph, sentence by sentence, for issues and correcting them in:

  • Word choice

  • Rhythm

  • The overall strength of each sentence

  • Suggested options for replacing phrases and words

  • Run-on sentences

  • Tonal shifts

  • Dialogue that can be tightened up

  • Improving the pacing

  • Fixing redundancies

  • Correcting unclear transitions in the narrative

  • Changing scenes where the action is confusing for the reader

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• Copy Editing is the third step and includes a careful examination of each phrase for errors, and correcting them to ensure that each element in your manuscript is consistent, cohesive, and complete in:

  • Grammar

  • Spelling

  • Syntax

  • Punctuation

  • Typos

  • Continuity errors

  • Internal consistency of plot, setting, and character traits

  • Factually incorrect statements

  • Technical consistency in spelling, capitalization, font usage, numerals, & hyphenation

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• Proofreading is the final step in the manuscript creation process before publishing. Proofreading looks at:

  • Typographical errors
  • Page make-up, such as page margins and gutters
  • Issues with typesetting specifications

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