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Editing Globally provides a full suite of professional editorial services, from manuscript evaluation to formatting or document layout, as well as fact-checking. For any project, we can offer as many services as necessary.
Manuscript evaluation
A critical manuscript, fiction or nonfiction, reading with a detailed report on all aspects of the manuscript (content, structure, accessibility, sequence, plot, characters, setting, style, syntax, etc.).
Structural edit
A "big picture" edit focusing on the logical flow of ideas and how the material is organized, as well as content and structure. It may involve adding or removing sections of text, suggesting additional content, or recommending changes to the presentation of information. The aim of this type of edit is to improve the clarity and effectiveness of the text as a whole, and to ensure a consistent and clear flow of thoughts, ideas, and actions.
Substantive edit
Similar to a structural edit, but also involving significant rewriting of sentences, paragraphs, and entire sections. The aim is to dramatically improve the overall quality of the work. This requires close and careful collaboration between the editor and the author or lead author.
Line or stylistic edit
Sentence-level stylistic edit. Considers sense, voice, viewpoint, flow, and appropriate reading level of the intended audience to ensure the syntax and content are clear and consistent, free of jargon and clichés, while still retaining the author's “voice” for a polished product.
Copyedit
The "nuts and bolts" of editing. Spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and grammar are corrected, and the editor follows a house style or custom style sheet to maintain consistency and clarity throughout.
Proofreading
The final stage in the editing process (after editing and layout) before printing, where problems in design and layout, errors introduced during typesetting, and mistakes missed during copyediting are fixed.
Proof-editing
Usually done on unedited material that has already been typeset or that will not be typeset. Frequently is more in-depth than a traditional proofread, but not as comprehensive as a copyedit.
Academic edit/thesis and dissertation editing
Concentrates on the consistent use of syntax and style, tables, figures, and references to ensure submission requirements are met. It also helps with rephrasing inappropriate or incorrect phrasing and can include the styling of citations and references. It does not include any rewriting or restructuring.
Please note: Not all academic institutions allow the use of third-party editorial professionals. In light of academic ethics, we will only edit theses and dissertations with the permission of the supervisor or where the university has a clear policy about editing.
Formatting
Creating a logical and consistent layout for a document, a complete book (interior), or a website; creating Microsoft Word templates and designing reports and training manuals from scratch.
Fact-checking and answer-checking
Checking facts in all kinds of documents using reliable sources to confirm that all facts presented are correct and up to date; checking answers in educational textbooks, workbooks, and revision guides; and working through all calculations to ensure complete accuracy.
Translation
Available from French to English.
Editing Globally's fees are competitive and in line with industry expectations for payment for work undertaken by experienced professionals. Fees naturally vary with the scope and complexity of any given project, as well as the timeline within which completion is required. Each step in the editorial process takes a different amount of time (a substantive edit will take more time than a copyedit or a proofread), which affects the overall cost.
For most projects, we require a deposit before commencing work. For large and/or ongoing projects, staged payments will be arranged.
We are able to quote and charge in British pounds, euros, Canadian dollars, or American dollars. We can base our quote on the number of words or per hour or per project (once we see the document or a representative sample). We are also able to quote on managing major projects (various stages of editing using more than one of the Editing Globally professionals) and on long-term ongoing flows of work.
Please contact us for a detailed quote.