Proofreading and Editing
Please Read this Before Sending any Document to Pixels & Bytes Online Writing Help!
Before you send any document, please contact Pixels & Bytes Online Writing Help with your request. If you send your document wanting it done the next day without arranging for it with me and making payment first, it will be deleted. When you contact me, please supply the following required information or simply fill out the form at the bottom of this page:
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Type of service needed (writing, proofreading, editing, etc.) |
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Document length (1 page = approximately 300 words) |
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Your deadline |
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Any special considerations or requirements you may have |
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If formatting is required, state what type (i.e. MLA, etc.) |
After the job has been accepted, to get editing or proofreading help from Online Writing Tutor, please format your document either as an MS Word document, or in RTF format. For manuscripts, please double-space your text, using a 12 point Times New Roman font. Please leave 1 inch margins on all sides. If your document is not formatted as specified, and we have not made prior arrangements for an exception, there may be an additional formatting charge of $1.50 per page.
Unless prior arrangements are made, your document must be submitted for editing at least one week before your deadline, or you will need to apply express service charges–for express service requiring a deadline of less than a week I will accept a maximum of 20 pages, and service options are limited to either light proofreading or medium editing. There is a minimum charge of $50.00, with an additional $8.00 per page after the first five pages. If the document requires more than that, I will not be able to accept it.
What to Expect:
Your document will be proofed using red strikethrough text for deletions and blue text for insertions. Inserted comments will be highlighted yellow.
Terms:
Once we accept you as a client, you may send your document to us via e-mail and we will proof or edit it for you! You can easily make a payment using your PayPal account. If you do not have a PayPal account, you can easily set one up at www.paypal.com, or pay online with your debit or credit card using Google checkout. Definitions and pricing are as follows:
Light Proofreading:
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Correcting faulty spelling, grammar, and punctuation |
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Correcting incorrect usage (such as can for may) |
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Ensuring consistency in spelling, hyphenation, numerals, fonts, and capitalization |
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Checking for proper sequencing (such as alphabetical order) in lists and other displayed material |
A light copyedit does not involve interventions such as smoothing transitions or suggestions for improvement. The editor checks content only to detect basic mechanical problems.
Rates: $25.00 for the first five pages; $3.00 per additional page.
Medium Editing:
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All tasks as outlined for light proofreading |
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Flagging inappropriate figures of speech |
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Ensuring that key terms are handled consistently |
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Ensuring that previews, summaries, and end-of-chapter questions reflect content |
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In fiction manuscripts, tracking the continuity of plot, setting, and character traits, and querying discrepancies |
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Enforcing consistent style and tone in a multi-author manuscript |
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Changing passive voice to active voice, if requested |
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Flagging ambiguous or incorrect statements |
Rates: $35.00 for the first five pages; $5.00 per additional page
Heavy Editing:
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All tasks as outlined for medium editing |
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Eliminating wordiness, triteness, and inappropriate jargon |
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Smoothing transitions and rearranging sentences to improve readability |
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Checking for logical organization and structure |
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Suggesting additions and deletions |
The key differences between heavy and medium edits are the levels of judgment and rewriting involved. In a heavy copyedit, the editor improves the flow of text rather than simply ensuring correct usage and grammar; may make more detailed suggestions rather than simply flagging problems
Rates: $40.00 for the first five pages; $7.00 per additional page
Full Editing With Critique:
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All tasks as outlined for heavy editing |
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May suggesting alternative formatting to more effectively communicate the desired message |
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Rewriting and restructuring the text to fit the suggested format |
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Moving entire paragraphs and sentences to improve flow |
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Ensuring consistent structure by adding or deleting headings |
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Identifying gaps in content, and suggesting ideas to fill them |
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Deleting content that does not achieve the desired marketing focus or tone |
Rates: $50.00 for the first five pages; $8.00 per additional page
Document Formatting:
For More information on complete reformatting of your document, see our document formatting services.
Key Benefits
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Make your words speak for you while you are gone. Are you sure your writing is getting your point across? |
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We can help you choose words that are positive, and that convey the exact idea you want them to without sounding too cautious or stuffy. |
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Get a professional and finished result! |
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