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As we refine your content, we will assess the points that you wish to present while weaving in your own unique voice. We will evaluate the processing styles of your learners and ensure that the function of the writing works in concert with the form. The “feel” of the content will be uniquely yours, and it will be presented to your target audience within a framework that is clear, consistent, and effective.
Verbatim Editorial does not accept material that includes or promotes hate speech, racism, sexism, homophobia, or other offensive practices. We do not accept religious text unless it is inclusive of all humanitarian beliefs and practices. Manuscripts that include sexual content may be accepted, depending on scope and treatment.
Is it “proofreading” or “editing”?
Proofreading is Step 3 in this process: (1) Editor edits raw pages (2) Typesetter applies the changes and produces fresh pages (3) Proofreader checks the fresh pages to ensure that all the changes have been made correctly (4) Pages return to the typesetter for finalizing. To proof-read is to ensure that another person’s editorial marks have been enacted. I refer to all services that I offer as editing.
LEVEL 1 EDIT: Checking for simple spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Alpha/numeric logic.
LEVEL 2 EDIT: LEVEL 1 plus checking for consistency in headers, text justification, formatting of bullet lists, bad breaks by word or line.
LEVEL 3 EDIT: LEVEL 1-2 plus checking for appropriate placement and numbering of images, correct captions for images, bad breaks by page or section.
LEVEL 4 EDIT: LEVEL 1-3 plus checking front/back matter, Table of Contents, references, footnotes, appendices, index, page numbering; external document cross-checked against primary document.
TECHNICAL CONTENT
Standard Edit: A comprehensive read of the document for clarity, consistency, accuracy, and organization. Level of edit determined by project.
Text Corrections: Spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency, branding. Format corrections: Font consistency (style, leading, spacing, alignment), page numbers, footers, titles/subtitles, table of contents, quotation marks, text crashes, bullets, citations, bad breaks, speaker’s notes, text box alignment, correlation of text with graphics or images.
HUMANITIES CONTENT
Standard Edit: A comprehensive read of your manuscript for clarity, consistency, accuracy, tone, and organization. Level of edit determined by project.
Text Corrections: Spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency.
Format Corrections: Font consistency (style, leading, spacing, alignment), page numbers, footers, quotation marks, bullets, bad breaks.
RATES
Standard turnaround (negotiated): $75/hour
Rush jobs (24 hours or less) $115/hour
ESTIMATING
To estimate text-based projects, please provide the number of standard pages (8.5″ x 11″, Times New Roman 12 pt., double spaced, 1″ margins), the topic, the services requested, and your time restrictions. Please note which version of Microsoft Word you are using. Your estimate will be e-mailed.
Send your material by e-mail attachment (.docx file). We perform electronic editing using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes function — changes to the original document appear as red text, and the new material is highlighted in blue. This feature makes it convenient for you to check all revisions quickly and easily.