Tiffany Markman believes that good work is the result of mutual understanding; that clients are happiest and she’s most fulfilled when expectations are clear and deliverables neatly defined.
Below is an overview of what’s typically included in the writing, editing and proofreading sphere. Please discuss your requirements with Tiffany.
Overview
Copywriters and editors work in a variety of language, communication and publishing activities, including copy writing, re-writing, copy editing, proof-reading, translation, indexing, desktop publishing and project management.
Typically, they provide all or some of the following general services:
Proof-reading (Level I)
Checking proofs or final formatted, edited material for adherence to design and for minor, mechanical errors in copy (such as spelling mistakes or small deviations from style sheet) and using standard proof-correction marks. This may include comparing the document with earlier versions to ensure corrections have been made, checking the accuracy of running heads, and flagging locations of art and page references
Copy editing (Level II)
Clarifying meaning, eliminating unnecessary jargon, polishing language by editing for grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation and other mechanics of style and checking for consistency of mechanics and internal consistency of facts. This may exclude inserting head levels and approximate placement of art; editing tables, figures, and lists; and ensuring that references in the text are correctly cited in the bibliography.
Substantive editing:
‘Substantive editing’ refers to editing a document for ‘global’ issues – clarifying or re-organising for content, structure, style, length and level. This may also involve copy editing, re-writing or negotiating changes with authors.
Re-writing (Level III)
Creating a new document or parts of a document (typically based on content and research that is supplied by the author, company or client). This may include adding original material to a draft, deleting material, re-organising material, collaborating with other contractors, or producing an entirely new draft subject to client brief.
Some editors also specialise in:
Indexing:
Producing a systematic guide or key to the contents of a manuscript; i.e. a table of contents / index.
Project management:
Overseeing the execution of an entire project or publication from proposal or rough document to final document, including assigning tasks, organising and scheduling the writing and production process and attending to admin details. This may include budgeting, hiring team members and design supervision.
Researching:
Gathering, verifying and transcribing information to develop all or part of a publication or document.
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