Freelance proofreading, editing, and writing
When the message is important…
the words need to flow.
A proofreader…
- Corrects errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Ensures consistency in capitalization, formatting, numbering, and use of abbreviations
- Ensures that the document follows a specified style guide or style sheet
- Comments if a word or phrase is used incorrectly for the context
An editor…
- Gives feedback to author regarding content and organization
- Restructures, reduces, or clarifies text
- Ensures that the text flows smoothly between sections
- Ensures that the writing style and vocabulary are suitable for the audience
A writer…
- Creates documents from scratch to meet the client’s needs
- Works with the client to decide the most important ideas to communicate
- Collects content information by interviewing the client and doing research
- Chooses the best way to present the content to produce the desired results
Do you need a proofreader, editor, or writer?