Editorial Services (As defined by the Editors’ Association of Canada)
Substantive or Structural Editing
Clarifying and/or reorganizing a manuscript for content and structure.
Stylistic Editing
Clarifying meaning, eliminating jargon, smoothing language and other non-mechanical line-by-line editing.
Copy Editing
Editing for grammar, spelling, punctuation and other mechanics of style; checking for consistency of mechanics and internal consistency of facts; marking head levels. May include providing or changing system of citations.
Fact Checking/Reference Checking
Checking accuracy of facts and/or quotes by reference to original sources used by author and/or from other sources.
Proofreading
Reading proofs of edited manuscript.
Writing and Rewriting
Composing a document that is clear, organized and effectively geared to your audience, using one-on-one coaching and your manuscript, notes and/or research.
Suzanne Nussey~Editor and Writer
Substantive or Structural Editing
Clarifying and/or reorganizing a manuscript for content and structure.
Stylistic Editing
Clarifying meaning, eliminating jargon, smoothing language and other non-mechanical line-by-line editing.
Copy Editing
Editing for grammar, spelling, punctuation and other mechanics of style; checking for consistency of mechanics and internal consistency of facts; marking head levels. May include providing or changing system of citations.
Fact Checking/Reference Checking
Checking accuracy of facts and/or quotes by reference to original sources used by author and/or from other sources.
Proofreading
Reading proofs of edited manuscript.
Writing and Rewriting
Composing a document that is clear, organized and effectively geared to your audience, using one-on-one coaching and your manuscript, notes and/or research.
Suzanne Nussey~Editor and Writer