Copyediting

Writing & Translation

$55/hr Starting at $25

Copyediting involves correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors, along with addressing problematic syntax. Copyediting also addresses formatting issues -- for instance, ensuring uniformity of headers, footnotes, and reference lists. Changes will be made based on a style guide. (Typically, this is the Chicago Manual of Style, but I can work with MLA, APA, AP, or house styles if requested.) A copyedit takes place after the manuscript's content, organization, structure, and plot are set, but before the book is typeset and sent to a printer for proof or galley copies. A writer needing assistance with content, organization, structure, lot, or craft issues should pursue a developmental edit rather than a copyedit.

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Copyediting involves correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors, along with addressing problematic syntax. Copyediting also addresses formatting issues -- for instance, ensuring uniformity of headers, footnotes, and reference lists. Changes will be made based on a style guide. (Typically, this is the Chicago Manual of Style, but I can work with MLA, APA, AP, or house styles if requested.) A copyedit takes place after the manuscript's content, organization, structure, and plot are set, but before the book is typeset and sent to a printer for proof or galley copies. A writer needing assistance with content, organization, structure, lot, or craft issues should pursue a developmental edit rather than a copyedit.

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7 Reviews

Dale 718 says,

Thanks, Signe! Another stellar job, delivered fast and written very well.

for LI profile experience on Dec 23, 2021
Dale 718 says,

Great job, as usual! Thanks Signe:)

for LI profile experience on Dec 17, 2021
Dale 718 says,

Always outstanding work, delivered fast and error free! Thank you so much Signe!

for LI profile experience on Dec 10, 2021
Future Something Future says,

I have had the pleasure of working with Signe Jorgenson twice now and have found her to be consistantly amazing! As an editor her critiques are constructive and her advice has proven to be both knowlegable and invaluable. She will be my first choice for editing any future projects and I highly suggest she be yours too!

for Final Edit for Children's Chapter book on Jul 24, 2016
Future Something Future says,

It was a pleasure working with Signe Jorgenson. Her notes were accurate and on point. She was very professional while still being personable. I would definitely recommend her for any of your editing needs, I have nothing but good things to say!

for Copy Editor for Children's Chapter Book on May 05, 2016