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ProofreadingThe last careful read before your book meets readers.
Proofreading catches the small things that distract readers: typos, missed words, inconsistent spelling and formatting slips. It is the final step before your book goes to print.
Everything your book needs at this stage.
- A full read for spelling, punctuation and grammar errors
- Consistency checks for names, dates, numbers and style
- Checks on the formatted pages, including headers, page numbers and breaks
- A clear list of every correction made
Clear steps, and you approve each one.
Send your manuscript
Edited text or formatted pages, whichever stage you are at.
The proofread
A careful read focused only on errors, not rewriting.
Corrections
Every change is marked so you can see exactly what was fixed.
Is this right for you?
- Your book has already been edited
- You are about to publish and want a final safeguard
- You formatted your book and want the pages checked
Four things we put in writing before you pay a cent.
Your book stays yours
You keep 100% of your rights and royalties. Your book is published in your own accounts, under your name.
You approve, then you pay
Work is split into milestones. Each payment comes only after you have reviewed and approved the last step.
One person you know
A named editor leads your book from start to finish. You always know who to call.
No empty promises
We never promise sales, rankings or bestseller status. We promise careful work, clear dates and honest answers.
Honest answers about Proofreading.
Is proofreading the same as editing?
No. Editing improves the writing. Proofreading catches errors in writing that is already finished.
Do I need proofreading if my book was edited?
Usually yes. New errors often appear during revisions and formatting.
Let's talk about your book.
A free 30 minute Publishing Roadmap call with an editor. You leave with a written plan, whatever you decide.