Editing requires some rewriting in regards to grammar use and readability while keeping the author's content and style. Constructive criticism or suggestions may be given on all or part of the author's work.

An example of editing:

'I can't be bothered, you do it,' he whined.
Suzie smiled although she acted as if she was mad. 'Fine then, I will.' She slammed the door shut firmly. 'I'll teach him, I'm going to buy a brand new dress with his credit card.

Could become:

'I can't be bothered, you do it,' he whined.
Suzie smiled, although she was mad. 'Fine then, I will.' She slammed the door. 'I'll teach him, I'm going to buy a brand new dress with his credit card.'

A manuscript may require a more comprehensive edit when substantial organisation and rewording is necessary. This type of in-depth editing can take up to three months depending on the length of the document. To reduce the cost, you may wish to submit your manuscript to us for assessment so that you can make the necessary changes and reduce your editing cost.

Proofreading eliminates spelling and typographical errors, incorrect word usage, and corrects punctuation.

Example:

"I cant be bothered you do it" he whined.
Suzie smiled 'fine ten I will.'

This might become:

'I can't be bothered, you do it,' he whined.
Suzie smiled. 'Fine then, I will.'

Proofreading is a vital process and shouldn't be dismissed. The story or article must be error free to be received well by its intended audience. Annoying distractions, such as misspelt words and incorrect punctuation, can interrupt the flow causing the reader to lose interest. Besides looking unprofessional, the author loses credibility.

It is usually difficult for an author to notice his or her errors. When checking, the author already knows what the text is meant to say, so the brain tells the eyes what it should be rather than what is there.

It may be necessary to reduce the word count for easier understanding without losing important facts.

Example:

A multitude of reporters gathered at broad daylight to meet this year's expected winner of the Melbourne Cup. The horse managed to break the time record on its first lap around the track. How exciting, I thought to myself until the horse took one look at the crowd, stopped before the finishing line and refused to go on. I personally doubted his potential as a Melbourne Cup winner after that.

Might become:

Reporters gathered at daybreak to meet this year's expected winner of the Melbourne Cup. The horse broke the time record on its first lap around the track. How exciting, I thought until the horse took one look at the crowd, stopped before the finishing line and refused to go on. I personally doubted his potential as a Melbourne Cup winner after that.

This cuts the original 70 words to 62, it retains the original content without unnecessary words that can slow the pace, and cause the reader to become bored.

While we endeavour to alert our customers to any facts used that may not be accurate, we don't research facts unless we are requested to do so. It will reduce your cost if you provide a list of the facts to be checked. We offer fact-checking in this way to help those who wish check their own facts and reduce cost.

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We assess your manuscript and supply you with a report that critiques each chapter. Critiquing helps authors to improve their manuscripts, and can help them to identify their writing weaknesses. Our suggestions can be used to develop the document or story and eliminate major flaws. This service is ideal for those looking for a general opinion and if anything major (such as storyline) needs to be adjusted. It can also benefit those wishing to reduce the cost of a comprehensive edit.

Did you know from as little as $30 you can have a short story assessed? You can learn about the bad habits you're making when writing. Learning about your trouble areas helps you to break those bad habits and become a much better and skilled writer.