Editorial service · 05
Proofreading
Final quality control. Proofreading is generally the last stage before publication — not a substitute for editing.
What this means for your manuscript
Proofreading is the final check before a book meets readers. At this point substantial rewrites are disruptive; the focus is on typographical mistakes, missing words and inconsistencies in the finished or near-finished file.
The approach
How the work unfolds
- 01
We confirm that the text is final and identify the format to be proofread.
- 02
The proof is checked for spelling, punctuation, repeated or missing words and visible formatting issues.
- 03
Corrections are returned clearly so you can apply or approve them before publication.
What you receive
A clear outcome
A marked-up proof or correction list in the agreed format, with any uncertainties flagged as queries.
What happens next
After the edit
Review the corrections in the final file, then check that no new errors were introduced while applying them.
Editorial demonstration · fictional example
See the thinking in context
This scenario is invented to illustrate the kind of editorial question we might explore. It is not a client project or testimonial.
A fictional history book is laid out and ready to print. Proofreading catches a repeated line, inconsistent chapter headings and a transposed date.