- Developmental editing looks at the big picture: structure, pacing, argument, characters and audience. It comes first, after a complete draft.
- Line editing refines style, flow and word choice, sentence by sentence.
- Copy editing corrects grammar, usage and consistency.
- Proofreading is the final check for small errors after layout.
Not sure where your manuscript stands? Tell us about it and we will recommend the right starting point. Self-published authors can also read about editing for self-publishing authors, and authors who need a draft written first can look at book ghostwriting.
