Editorial services

How the editorial process works

An editor copy edits the manuscript. (Additional types of editing may be necessary.)

You approve the copy edited manuscript.

A designer lays out the manuscript.

An editor proofreads the proofs (the laid-out manuscript).

You sign-off the proofread proofs.

Your publication goes to print or goes "live."

Copy editing

Is your manuscript difficult to read? Is its message unclear? Claudia finds and corrects copy problems including

Grammatical errors

Spelling mistakes

Punctuation problems

Inconsistent capitalization, date style and number style

Inconsistent terminology

Unparallel copy

Ineffective passive voice constructions

Inconsistent internal facts

Confusing information

Proofreading

Do your proofs need a thorough, detailed check before they go to print or go "live"? Claudia finds and corrects copy and design problems including

Typos

Any remaining grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors

Design inconsistencies

Inaccurate headers

Inaccurate page numbering

Bad end-of-line breaks

Inappropriate page breaks

Inappropriate placement of artwork

Inaccurate cross references

Rewriting

Do you need to revise your manuscript so it's clearer, simpler? Claudia creates a new manuscript or parts of a manuscript based on existing content and additional research.

Substantive editing

Could your manuscript's structure be more logical and user-friendly? Claudia reorganizes your manuscript's content and structure so readers find your publication easy to use.

Stylistic editing

Could the language in your copy be more appropriate, flow better? Claudia clarifies meaning, eliminates jargon and smooths language. She also makes sure your manuscript has the same style and tone throughout.

Project management

Are you looking for an orchestra conductor? Claudia Forgas can co-ordinate the entire content creation process from story planning to supervising writers to proofreading—on schedule and on budget.