PROOFREADING

A proofread is also called a level 1 edit. If you want to get technical, it's an edit that looks only at ​errors in your manuscript that can be proven to be grammatically incorrect with a dictionary and stylebook. It is not there to correct narrative voice, flow, pacing, tension, drama or anything else emotionally involved with your story. That is a level 2 or level 3 edit, line edit or a copy edit.

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Proofing comes in the form of your choice of dictionary, and other trusted grammatical sources, to ensure your text reads without those flaws.

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A proofread is the very last stage of editing for your book (but not necessarily the final proofing if you have ARCs), and where you can do your utmost so nothing gets in the way of your readers' enjoyment. Proofreads will also not amend anything in your work that removes tone, comprehension or dialect - commentary is always made where conflict of understand occurs.

Loyal Lyre offers two level 1 edit tiers - electronic and physical. It is important to note that physical proofreading is always more accurate because of the strain screens cause to a proofreader's eyes and attention. However, it can take longer due to the manual necessity of printing out, guidance through the ms using symbols, and the addition of an extra report rather than inline corrections. It is also important to note that proofreaders are living beings, and not perfect. Every effort is made to ensure all errors are found. See below for the differences.