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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.

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

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.

THE PRIME MINISTER'S PROOFREAD

The top tier for proofreading

WHAT YOU NEED

  • Contact for advice on your manuscript, time and cost

  • A completed manuscript in ENGLISH ready for publishing, but not necessarily beyond ARC stage 

  • A WORD document allowing editing

  • A tithe to cover the prime minister's time equalling 0.0015GBP per word

WHAT YOU GET

  • Full manuscript proofread in WORD

  • Direct amendments within the body of the document for your approval 

  • Any phrases or words not understood will be noted in commentary for correction

  • Your choice of English dictionary - even if it isn't the dictionary used when writing

  • Length of time required depends on ms length

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THE AMBASSADOR'S PROOFREAD

The second tier for proofreading
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WHAT YOU NEED

  • Contact for advice on your manuscript, time and cost

  • A completed manuscript in ENGLISH ready for publishing, but not necessarily beyond ARC stage 

  • A WORD document ready for printing - 12pt courier or similar, double-spaced

  • A commission to cover the prime minister's time equalling 0.0020GBP per word - covers printing out

  • A commission to cover the postage cost for a return delivery

WHAT YOU GET

  • Full manuscript proofread on PAPER

  • Proofreading symbology used throughout
  • Separate report 
  • Any phrases or words not understood will be noted in commentary for correction

  • Your choice of English dictionary - even if it isn't the dictionary used when writing

  • Length of time required depends on ms length

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