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Editing and proofreading — Copywriter
Existing text may need clearer expression, consistent terminology or a final check before release. Supply the actual document and its stage of production, and explain whether wording may change or whether the task is limited to final corrections in a settled layout.
Service scope
Review of existing text at an agreed editorial level, from copyediting for clarity and consistency to proofreading a near-final version. These stages are not identical: the provider and client should agree whether wording, structure, factual queries or only final presentation errors are in scope.
What is normally included
- Editorial-level assessment
- Copyediting or proofreading as commissioned
- Consistency and style review
- Tracked corrections and queries
What is not included
- Full rewriting by default
- Automatic factual or legal verification
- Unlimited checking of later untracked versions
Typical tasks
- Assess document readiness
- Agree the editorial intervention level
- Apply the chosen style and consistency checks
- Raise factual or meaning queries
- Deliver corrected text and unresolved questions
What to include in your brief
- Document type and audience
- Current draft or proof stage
- Editing depth required
- Style guide or house preferences
- File format and review schedule
Choosing the right professional
Ask the editor to define the difference between the service being offered and a rewrite, fact-check or final proof. A sample edit or clear specification can help align expectations, especially where the text is technical or the layout is already fixed.
Important considerations
- Late rewriting can invalidate a completed proofread
- Unclear editing depth can cause disputes
- An editor may query facts without being qualified to verify them
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