In the neat list we’ve made for you below, you can find the key areas we focus on when proofreading.

1. Grammar: We meticulously check for grammatical errors such as incorrect verb tenses, subject-verb agreement issues. We also review sentence structures for clarity and coherence. They ensure that sentences are properly constructed and that there are no awkward phrasings or ambiguities.
2. Punctuation: Say goodbye to incorrect punctuation. No misplaced commas get past us.
3. Spelling: We identify and correct spelling mistakes, as well as inconsistencies in spelling (e.g., British vs. American English variations).
4. Consistency: We maintain consistency in spelling, capitalization, hyphenation and abbreviations throughout your text. We ensure that it adheres to your style guidelines or specific editorial preferences.
5. Formatting and Layout: While not always the primary focus of proofreading, we may check, upon request, basic formatting elements such as headings, subheadings, font styles, margins and line spacing to ensure consistency and readability.

While they share some common ground, proofreading and copyediting have different scopes.

On the one hand, our proofreaders focus mainly on grammar, spelling and punctuation. On the other hand, our copyeditors, despite also checking for grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes, take on several additional tasks, including refining your text’s clarity and readability, consistency, structure and organization, style and tone, formatting and layout and even accuracy. You can think of copyediting as proofreading on steroids.

Whichever one you opt for depends on your needs and goals, but we’ll make sure to advise you on your decision when you contact us. You can also check our copyediting page for more details.