Proofreading Services

Aside from free reviews, I also offered paid proofreading services to get your manuscript in tip-top shape!

Why do you need a proofreader?

Proofreading is the act of reading written work and marking any errors. These mistakes most commonly involve spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency. The importance of having a proofreader boils down to ensuring your finished book is as flawless as possible so readers don’t get yanked out of the story when they stumble upon a typo or contextual inconsistencies. You want your readers to get lost in your words, not be jolted every time they find a mistake and have to then waste time rectifying it in their minds. Having a properly edited and proofread book allows your narrative to shine through uninterrupted.

And more than that, it shows you care about your work. It communicates that you’re a professional who takes your craft seriously. Because if an author can’t be bothered to invest in creating and offering the best possible product, why should readers invest their time and money on it?

But rest assured that as your proofreader I won’t just focus on correcting errors, I’ll also strive to uphold your voice and message, so you can share the very best version of your work with the world.

Difference between a proofreader and a copy editor

The copy-editing process is done before proofreading, which is the last step before publication. As explained here, there is some overlap between copy editing and proofreading in that both steps fall under mechanical editing. Although they have some steps in common, such as rectifying misspellings and incorrect grammar, there are notable differences.

Copy editing aims to ensure that statements logically flow from one sentence to the next while keeping the content accessible to its intended readership. Copy editors are also the gatekeepers that uphold a publication’s tone and style rules.

Proofreading differs from copy editing in that it is charged with cleaning up mechanical inconsistencies overlooked throughout the editing process. Proofreaders aren’t as concerned about whether the statements and ideas are fluid and cohesive; rather they care that the words on the page look as they should.

You can read more about the different stages of editing here.

Why should you hire my services?

If you’ve read my About Me page, you may know I’m not a native English speaker. Why then would I be qualified to proofread your manuscript? First of all, I have a C2 level in English, which means I have native-level knowledge of the language. But more than that, as someone who had to study to learn it, I am very well versed in extensive vocabulary which means I’ll catch all those pesky malapropisms. As a very detail-oriented person, I’m also very quick to catch typos, punctuation errors, and inconsistencies—if a physical description of a character changes mid-way through, I’m certain to hone in on it.

I also have virtually no triggers when it comes to the spicier and darker sides of fiction, so I’ll proofread your work judgment-free no matter how unhinged.

What do I offer?

I’ll find and fix:

Grammatical errors.
Punctuation errors.
Spelling errors.
Improper word usage.
Typos in general.

I’ll do the revision in Microsoft Word with the “track changes” function so you can easily see the modifications. I’ll send you the document for your approval once finished (delivery time will depend on word count, but around 7 to 10 days for 100.000 words), with one free revision included. Upon request, I can also send you the revised document with all the corrections applied once finished.

I can also offer priority delivery and highlighting repeated or overused words and phrases for a small extra fee.

Rates

My rate will depend on the amount of work needed and the genre of the novel, but on average the cost will be of $0.003 per word.

I can also offer light copy editing work and feedback on top of my proofreading services if requested. Contact me at multicoloredbookreviews@gmail.com with the subject proofreading for more information and a personalized quotation (I’ll revise 1000 words for free so I can gauge the state of the manuscript and provide an estimate).

First-time clients will get 10.000 words done free of charge (only for books longer than 80.000 words).