“You write to communicate to the hearts and minds of others what’s burning inside you, and we edit to let the fire show through the smoke.”
- Arthur Plotnik
Editing vs Proofreading
At Scribble, we offer both editing and proofreading as part of our service since both are required to improve the quality of writing.
Editing
An editor looks for and corrects errors such as:
Spelling
Punctuation
Grammar
Basic fact checking
Usage and style
By definition, editing will help improve the readability, clarity, and consistency in style and tone of your text. It helps polish your writing for smooth narration.
Proofreading
After your work has been designed and formatted for publishing, a ‘proof’ is given to a proofreader for final review before going to print. Since it comes right before publication, proofreading is the last line of defence against errors.
Importantly, a proofreader is not looking to fix your content, but just correct any errors. Proofreading, by definition, is a surface-level check. It is the final check performed on a document.