THE EDITING ESSENTIALS BLOG

  The spelling error that went all over social media Did you see The Apprentice on BBC1 this week? Apart from all the usual misplaced confidence, disastrous

What is a style sheet? ​A style sheet, or style guide, is a reference document you create to apply consistency to your writing. Whether you

If you’re planning on self-publishing your book you probably already know that it will need some help from a copyeditor or proofreader to prepare it

We all feel differently about writing –​ for some of us it’s a pleasure to sit down and let the words flow, but for others it’s a

It probably won’t surprise you much to hear me say …It depends.There are so many variables to take into consideration that it’s unlikely anyone will

How much does a proofreader cost? It probably won’t surprise you much to hear me say … ​It depends. There are so many variables to

PART 2: ​WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A PROOFREADER? Six questions you should ask when you’re deciding on the best proofreader or editor

PART 1: WHERE DO I LOOK FOR AN EDITOR OR PROOFREADER? Is there a central register of proofreaders and editors? ​Proofreading and editing are not