Copy Editing
We offer copy editing services for English and German copy.
About copy editing...
As copy editors we make sure that an author's raw text, or copy, is correct in terms of spelling and grammar and is easy to read so that readers can grasp his or her ideas.
In addition, we also try to prevent embarrassing errors of fact, alert the publisher to any possible legal problems and ensure that the typesetter can do a good job.
What exactly does a copy editor do?
To sum it up, as professional copy editors we correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, style and usage.
However, copy editing is not just about dotting 'i's and crossing 't's. In our role as editors, we also tackle the following:
About copy editing...
As copy editors we make sure that an author's raw text, or copy, is correct in terms of spelling and grammar and is easy to read so that readers can grasp his or her ideas.
In addition, we also try to prevent embarrassing errors of fact, alert the publisher to any possible legal problems and ensure that the typesetter can do a good job.
What exactly does a copy editor do?
To sum it up, as professional copy editors we correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, style and usage.
However, copy editing is not just about dotting 'i's and crossing 't's. In our role as editors, we also tackle the following:
- Suitability of text for intended audience
- Extent
- Content and structure
- Sentence and paragraph length
- Consistency
- Illustrations and tables
- Style
- Accuracy
- Legal issues
- Technical matters
