Editing

Best Online Proofreading Editing Courses

Best Online Proofreading & Editing Courses

Do you want to learn how to proofread so you don’t have to hire an editor? Or do you want to start a freelance proofreading business? The first step to achieving these goals is to upskill. Enroll in an online proofreading and editing course to learn how to make your …

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26 Best Book Editors

If you’re an author writing your first book, editing before sending it to a publisher or agent is essential. Trust me. If you’re going to skimp on anything during the publishing process, don’t let it be editing. This stage requires a professional to help you fix errors you might have …

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10 Best Dissertation Editing Services

A dissertation is likely to be the most challenging piece of work a postgraduate student has to complete. It definitely makes me grateful that my uni days are far behind me. A dissertation needs to be organized, coherent, and error-free for the researcher to clearly present their findings. Perfect your …

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What Is Editing—Beyond Typos and Grammar 2

What Is Editing?—Beyond Typos and Grammar

Editing is the process of revising and refining a written work to improve its clarity, coherence, effectiveness, and overall quality. Editing has been used since the written word first appeared and has evolved through the ages to embody the detailed structural and grammatical steps applied today. It involves reviewing and …

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What Is Line Editing? Definition & Examples (with Checklist)

You have crafted your story chapter by chapter, ensuring that you have a strong plot with interesting characters. But have you checked if the lines are stringing next to each other? This task is called line editing. It’s the most tedious part of editing, in my opinion, and takes a …

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Developmental Editing vs Copy Editing: What’s the Difference?

Development and copy editing are two types of editing involved before publishing a book. One focuses on the whole manuscript, while the other looks at it in parts. I often see questions about which one you need, and my answer is always the same: both. But it’s important to understand …

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19 Best Book Editing Services

Are you ready to bring your book to the public but want to ensure the quality is top-notch? You’ll need professional book editing services. As an author of over twenty books, I’ve worked with tons of online editors, service providers, and even apps. So, I’ll break down some of the …

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What Does “Decision in Process” Mean?

What comes next after submitting your research paper to a journal? Many writers worry about what “decision in process” means and how long it takes. Don’t worry; I’ll tell you what it means when your research manuscript has a “decision in process” status. I’ll also show you tips to increase …

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Best Research Paper Editing Services

After completing the herculean effort of conducting the research and producing the report of your findings, it is now time to edit, reword, and polish the research piece to ensure that it’s error-free and ready to be published. Plenty of paid professionals can edit research papers, but what happens when …

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How Much Does an Editor Cost & Important Items to Consider

Are you looking to publish your first manuscript or an important paper, and you’re unsure if you can afford an editor? In my years of experience in publishing, an editor is worth their weight in gold, and we should all find ways to afford one. Learn how much editors charge …

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