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Available Services

Available services are Proofreading, Copy Editing, Copywriting, and Technical Writing. See below for a more detailed look into what each service entails (definitions and examples obtained from indeed.com. References listed at the bottom of the page).

​​​​​​​​​​What is proofreading?

 

Proofreading is also one of the final stages in the editing process and functions as a measure of quality assurance. It generally comes after copyediting and focuses more specifically on grammatical errors and typos. If there are too many of these, the proofreader may send the text back to be copyedited again. They may also confirm that everything necessary is included, and that the basic formatting is acceptable. This can help to create a final product that is professional and entirely error-free.

 

Some specific tasks that a proofreader may engage in are:

 

  • Correcting any remaining grammatical errors, including spelling, hyphenation and capitalization

  • Creating consistency in style elements like italics, bold writing and spacing

  • Comparing the final version to an earlier draft to ensure that the final version includes all sections and that there are no missing pages

  • Correcting awkward page breaks

  • Fixing page numbering

  • Correcting the index

​​What is copyediting?

 

Copyediting is one of the last steps of the editing process for writers. After the writer and editor make the major structural and subject matter changes, the copyeditor may review the writing for smaller edits, focusing on clarity, readability and grammar. This individual helps ensure that these lower-level elements of the writing support the structure, message and voice of the piece of writing. Copyeditors may also look for improvements in:

 

  • Word choice: A copyeditor may substitute one word for another if they feel it helps clarify the author's meaning or otherwise improves the readability of the sentence.

  • Flow: Minor changes to sentence or paragraph structure may help create a smooth reading experience.

  • Consistency: A copyeditor may ensure that the author's voice, characters or other elements remain consistent throughout the piece. They may also fix other consistency errors, for instance, if the author had previously used both the British and American spelling of a word at different points in their writing.

  • Style guide: Some linguistic choices may be technically correct, but do not fit the particular style guide to which the author is attempting to adhere, such as a company's marketing style guide or a formal citation style like APA or MLA. A copyeditor may identify and correct these inconsistencies.

  • ​Repetition: A copyeditor may alter similar words or phrases to create more variety and a better reading experience in the final piece.

  • Factual inconsistencies: A copyeditor may look for factual errors in the writing, such as name and dates in nonfiction.

  • Potential legal issues: A copyeditor may look for potential legal issues, like libel, and suggest corrections.​​​​​​

​What Is Copywriting?


If you enjoy creating content and are interested in marketing, you might be wondering ‘What is copywriting?'. It is the creation of compelling text content to advertise or market one specific company. It also aims to increase brand awareness and convince the audience to take a particular action, for instance, to purchase an item. Copywriting often tries to highlight a product's key features by creating a positive perspective of it and conveying its value. Some forms of copywriting are:​

 

Types Of Copywriting

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  • SEO copy

  • Product copy

  • Direct response copy

  • User experience

  • Technical copy

  • Business-to-business

  • Business-to-consumer

  • Speech writing

  • Ad copy

  • Blogs

  • E-books

  • Email newsletters

  • How-to guides

  • Magazine features

  • Newspaper articles

  • Webpages

What is Technical Writing?

 

Technical writing is a form of communication that professionals use to convey information about specialized topics. A technical writer might create content to provide instructions or explain technical concepts regarding environmental regulations, computer applications or medical procedures.


Examples of technical writing
 

  • Instruction manuals

  • E-learning content

  • Software installation guides

  • Product specifications

  • Product descriptions

  • Reports

  • Press releases

  • Business proposals

  • Job descriptions

  • Textbooks

  • Company documents

  • Case studies

 

A technical writer may be writing for a specific industry, in which case the language tailors toward the education level of its audience. However, sometimes a technical writer is writing for a general audience. Many of the details provided by technical writers are complex, so the process of writing involves analyzing the information and presenting it in a way that's easy for anyone reading it to understand, even someone who does not have a lot of experience with the topic.

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