Editing/Proof Reading

[pattyg06]

I am looking for someone to edit/proof read a list of facts. The facts are very basic but I want to have another person proof read and edit them when necessary. I am willing to pay.

Thanks

Pat

 

[teechar]

If it's not a very long list, why don't you post it here? ;-)

 

[pattyg06]

Its a little too long to list. Plus, I put a lot of work into it and don't want anyone to steal them.

 

[emsr2d2]

I do private proofreading and editing. However, as I'm sure you know, we cannot post email addresses on the forum and you have not been a member long enough or made enough posts to use the Private Message facility. Once you have made 10 posts and can PM, feel free to send me a PM about this. Note that I am a BrE native speaker but I am familiar with AmE spelling etc. There might be a difference in editing style though.

 

[Tarheel]

1. There are 5,000 species of sponges.
2. Clams can live a really really long time.
3. Orcas are the top predators in the worldwide ocean.

How do you proofread a list of facts?

Check for grammar and spelling?
:-?

 

[emsr2d2]

Yes, that's what proofreading is. Editing involves changing the style and structure of the sentences and paragraphs if you deem it fit.

For example, if I were proofreading your post, I would do this:

1. There are 5000 species of sponge.
2. Clams can live a really, really long time.
3. Orcas are the top predators in the oceans.

If I were editing, I might do the following:

1. There are 5000 species of sponge.
2. Clams can live an extremely long time.
3. Orcas are the most successful ocean predators.

 

[pattyg06]

emsr2d2, thank you for your response. Your response above makes me think you are the right person for the job. I will reach out to you as soon as I reach the 10 post milestone. Look forward to talking with you

 

[Tarheel]

You had better take emsr2d2. I have never actually gotten paid to proofread anything. As for pattyg06, you only need one more post to make it to 10, so go for it.
:-|

 

[Tarheel]

I never proofread anything unless somebody asks me to.