Editing vs proofreading
Understand the difference and choose the right service.
Editing
A thorough improvement of your writing while it is still developing.
- Grammar, punctuation and spelling
- Sentence structure and readability
- Clarity, flow and logical structure
- Tone, style and consistency
- Reference and citation checks
- Comments explaining major changes
Proofreading
The final check of a finished document before it is submitted or published.
- Typos and spelling errors
- Punctuation and grammar slips
- Formatting consistency
- Numbering, headings and captions
- Light-touch, fewer changes
- Lower cost per word
Not sure which you need?
If you are still adding, removing or rewriting content, choose editing. If the content is final and you just want it error-free, choose proofreading. Ask us and we will advise, at no charge.