Book Proofreading Services Before You Publish
Readers forgive a lot, but typos on the first page make them wonder what else was missed. Book proofreading is the last line of defense, a careful pass for spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors after editing is finished and before your book goes live.
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What Our Proofreaders Catch
- Spelling mistakes and typos
- Punctuation and capitalization errors
- Missing or repeated words
- Inconsistent names, dates, and spellings
- Formatting problems such as widows, orphans, and bad breaks
- Page numbers, headers, and table of contents errors
Why a Separate Proofread Matters
Even after thorough editing, errors slip in. Fresh eyes find them.
- A proofreader who has not seen the manuscript before
- Checks on the formatted proof, not just the Word file
- Style consistency with your editor's choices
- A clean, easy-to-review list of corrections
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Tell us where your manuscript stands. You will get an honest assessment and an itemized quote before any work begins.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what authors ask us most. If yours is not here, ask us directly.
No. Proofreading catches surface errors. It does not address structure, style, or clarity.
Ideally after. Proofreading the formatted file catches layout errors as well as text errors.
Proofreading is the quickest service, and your quote includes a firm return date.