A Better Editor ^SM

Professional proofreading/copy editing to fit your budget and meet your deadline! Business correspondence, reports; personal writing, letters, memoirs; Web site proofing/navigation; and APA style theses, dissertations, bibliographies, and journal articles.

NEW! Copy editing for ESL students!

Anne V. Sutherland, M.Div., Ph.D.
Professional Editing and Proofreading Since 1995

A copy editor lets you spend your time and energy on writing! You get a fresh set of professional eyes with several advantages for a writer.The copy editing process can also save you a lot of frustration getting all the little details right, and can increase the chances that your writing will get the attention it deserves.

A copy editor attends to the subtle differences that can distract the attention of a reader away from the ideas and the points you want to make. Polishing the manuscript provides the finishing touches, smoothing the flow of the presentation that helps keep the reader interested to the end.

Copy editing is the process of fine-tuning a manuscript, after the writer has drafted a section or the full document, and before it is set into type. At this point, it can be changed and revised as needed.

You're The Boss!

I never "rewrite" or change the meaning of your ideas or content. My job is to help you present what you want to say in the best way for your intended audience. The author always has the right to refuse my suggestions. Sometimes we brainstorm until we both feel good about it!

In contrast, proofreading is scrutinizing the typeset galley "proofs" or the computer printouts, and either comparing them with the original copy or just reviewing them for any misprints or typos, before the document is printed or reproduced. After it has been typeset for printing, the printer usually charges a lot more for editorial changes and revisions although usually not for typos or mistakes.

Good editing takes time. Please don't wait until the last minute and then want a miracle. I am fresh out!

For an overview of Copy editing steps click here

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For things you can do to reduce your costs click here

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Like many people, after looking at all this you may have particular questions about your manuscript. Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information. The first 30 minute phone call, or e-mail consultation is always free!

Telephone 1-800-301-8847 (near Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA)

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