A. L. Copyediting & Proofreading Services

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A. L. Copyediting & Proofreading: Taking Good Care of Your Words

Hello, and welcome to A. L. Copyediting & Proofreading. I specialize in academic content copyediting, which includes research papers, theses, journal articles, and books, and proofreading copy, the necessary final step before publication. Proofreading entails a line-by-line search for egregious errors in the text and layout, and I use a comprehensive, 22-point checklist to proofread your manuscript or pages. I am very good at word reduction and fact-checking, both integral parts of academic writing. Many of the articles I copyedit and proofread are written by authors whose first language is not English, work that I enjoy immensely.

Your words are my livelihood, and that is why I take good care of them with careful and precise editing or proofreading of your academic article, research paper, thesis, or book. I make certain your words are clear, concise, and grammatically correct. I consider each word in context and measure its meaning against the author's intended meaning. You want your voice on the page, not mine, a goal that is shared by any thoughtful editor. My copyediting changes are suggestions, and I let you know what I think is needed and why. The final choice is yours. Proofreading, well, everything needs proofreading.

For more information, email me: alcopyediting90@gmail.com. You can also find me on www.LinkedIn.com/in/alc-editor.

**If you wish to review my work, I am always happy to edit/proofread a short sample that you provide.

Subject areas include but are not limited to psychology, history, literature, social work, economics, global planning and development, and medicine.

Editorial Services include but are not limited to the following:

Copyediting

Copyediting covers the five Cs, making your work clear, concise, comprehensible, consistent, and correct. It includes

errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation
syntax (sentence structure)
correctness of visual elements like charts, tables, and graphs
fact-checking
word choice to convey meaning
adherence to the indicated style guide, such as APA and MLA or a specified journal

Copy editing can be light to heavy and sometimes overlaps with line editing.

Line Editing

Often called substantive editing, this step in the writing process occurs before basic copyediting. It considers

the document's intention and how well it communicates with its readers
precise language and the use of cliches
the flow of the sentences
consistent point of view and tone
character development
what the writer hopes to accomplish

These factors form the basis of line editing.

Proofreading

This is the final stage of a document before it is shared and published, and everything must be perfect. It involves

correcting egregious errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
checking for style and layout consistency
looking for missing words
making certain everything is where it should be and as it should be

Every document needs to be proofread, whether it's a flyer, job application, research paper, or book.

Rates: Basic copyediting rates are $US25 to $US35 an hour, editing 5 to 8 pages an hour, which is about $US.04 a word. For calculation purposes, a page contains 250 words. I am open to negotiation and need to see your work to make a fair estimate.

Email me for an estimate: alcopyediting90@gmail.com

If you have a resume or dossier you need copyedited or proofread, contact me.

I also conduct journal reviews.

A. L. Copyediting & Proofreading Services: Your words, right

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