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What are the levels of editing? |
| There are essentially three levels of editing: light (proofreading), medium (copy editing) and heavy (substantive). |
| What is copy editing? |
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A medium
edit, also referred to as copy editing, requires more time than
proofreading. At this level, the editor attends to writing style,
deletes unnecessary words, substitutes new words for those used
incorrectly or awkwardly and ensures that words are placed in the
proper order to convey your meaning. The editor may also rearrange
sentences within paragraphs to create a more logical flow of ideas. |
| At BYRONIK.COM, particular attention is paid to fixing such errors as:
Indirection — the slipping of new information into a narrative as if the reader already knew it.
Confusion between restrictive and nonrestrictive phrases and clauses. “That” goes with restrictive clauses, and, ordinarily, “which” goes with nonrestrictive.
Careless repetition
Elegant variation
Singular subjects with plural verbs and vice versa
Dangling modifiers
Solecisms and problems of sequence and logic |
| Substantive editing — What is that? |
| If you
are having difficulty with a rough draft, an editor can help identify
where deeper changes can have a positive impact. In substantive
editing, or heavy editing, the editor may suggest changes in the
structure of the material, create a new outline, propose additions or
deletions, recommend changes in tone or emphasis and insert
readability aids such as headings, italic or bold type and lists. At
this level, the editor may ask you to rewrite portions of the material
or may do so himself at your request. |
| What does an editor offer? |
| At BYRONIK.COM, Michael Burgess is an editor who can bring judgment, expertise and imagination to your manuscript. He uses the English language with professional accuracy and has spent years discerning nuances of grammar and syntax. |
| Beyond literary considerations, there are serious practical reasons for hiring an experienced editor. If your product is intended for print, he will shop around on your behalf and find an appropriate firm. |
| He will communicate with the printer in advance to verify that final proofs will convert properly into camera-ready artwork. Too often, the pre-press staff of a printing firm has to explain to a would-be customer that Microsoft Word documents just don't work. Burgess will make sure such rookie mistakes don't blow your deadline. |
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What types of service does BYRONIK.COM provide? |
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With
care and attention to detail, Burgess may work on several levels to
ensure your writing is accurate, concise and logical. The type of
editing required depends on various factors, including the shape of the
writing, your goals for the project and the complexity of the work.
The level of editing you require will affect the amount of time the editing will take. It's usually best to decide on this before the project begins rather than risk straying from budget and deadline limits. |
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