What is the difference between proofreading and editing? “I need an editor.” “I need a copy-editor.” “I need a proofreader.” “Oh, I need someone to review my work.” Who or what exactly do you need? Some people use these
“I need an editor.” “I need a copy-editor.” “I need a proof reader.” “Oh, I need someone to review my work.” Who or what exactly do you need? Some people use these words inter-changeably, with the assumption that one
No matter how much a person enjoys writing, almost everyone has a concern for writing clearly and accurately, without errors in grammar or spelling. Although proofreading can avoid embarrassing and costly mistakes, the pressures of deadlines and fatigue often
Editing and proofreading (also called ‘proofing’) are often assumed to mean the same thing, and used interchangeably. But they are not. Nevertheless, both are inescapable processes a writer’s original manuscript has to go through. Even great writers need editors
“I need an editor.” “I need a copy-editor.” “I need a proof reader.” “Oh, I need someone to review my work.” Who or what exactly do you need? Some people use these words inter-changeably, with the assumption that one
“I need an editor.” “I need a copy-editor.” “I need a proof reader.” “Oh, I need someone to review my work.” Who or what exactly do you need? Some people use these words inter-changeably, with the assumption that one
