Smith Editing Services: Editorial, Writing, Graphics, and Index Services as a Contractor



Services			Smith Editing writes, edits, and illustrates documents. In addition, Smith Editing can create an industry-standard layout, add an index, and convert the document to another format thus, expanding your delivery options. In initial conversations, we will discuss the level of editing most appropriate for your project based on the condition of the text, your budget, and schedule. "Even a superb writer needs a good editor. A merely good writer needs a superb editor." Author unknown Here are the details for each of these services:
Proofreading			Proofreading is important because it can save you from embarrassing gaffs such as these: "We proudly feature some-day shipping." From a newsletter "Our massage treatments help relive your pain." From a brochure "This contract shall be effective as of the singing of this agreement." From legal text Proofreading identifies and corrects typos, punctuation errors, misspellings, and formatting inconsistencies. Proofreading can also include comparing two documents for uniformity. An hour of proofreading can usually review 8 - 11 double-spaced pages.
Copyediting			A copyedit includes proofreading and also adds corrections for poor grammar, word usage, capitalization, work breaks, tone and format. With a copyedit you'll have your redundancies noted or eliminated; wordy passages flagged or tightened; and any awkward, vague, or confusing sentences identified or recast. Go from this: Good VIs do not just happen. They must be planned and built. The 8 step methodology spelled out here injects the random approach up front and all along the way. Code is built strategically and in a layered fashion. This facilitates both easy of extending and constraining, as well as future reuse of the verificaiton components. To This: Good verification infrastructures do not just happen. They must be planned carefully. The eight-step methodology described here injects the random approach at the beginning of the verification effort and at each step. Code is built strategically and in a layered manner. This approach facilitates extending and constraining, as well as future reuse of the verification components. An hour of copy editing can usually review 3 - 7 double-spaced pages.
Content editing			Content editing includes copyediting and adds solutions for problems of overall clarity, accuracy, and information flow. With a content edit you will typically see segments rewritten, word choices refined, and sections reorganized. To improve readability, you may also see headings added or renamed. An hour of content editing can usually review 1 - 4 double-spaced pages.
Writing			Writing services provide a new draft with fresh content and/or recast material. To gain an understanding of the breadth of my experience, review the Expertise and Samples pages. An hour of writing can usually produce 1 - 3 double-spaced pages.
Publication conversion			Publication conversion services provide multiple formats from the same source material, which increases marketability and accessibility of your manuscript. For example, deliver your book electronically, offer your newsletter in print and online, download a web page as a printed brochure. An hour of conversion work can usually format 3 - 10 double-spaced pages.
Illustration			Illustration services provide diagrams that presents the text visually. A well-designed diagram serves as a summary of key points, and presents an important alternate perspective of your content. Delegating diagram creation enables the author to focus on content generation. A diagram can usually be created in 1 - 8 hours.
Page layout			A page layout can be designed for you that improves readability and adheres to the appropriate industry standard. With the appropriate page layout your document evolves into a clear and vibrant piece. Layout elements include page numbers, margins, headings, spacing, indents, quotes, typefaces, headers/footers, references, and citations. An hour of page layout work can usually format 3 - 10 double-spaced pages.
Indexing			Index services provide one or more indexes, which enable the reader to pinpoint topics of interest in your manuscript. An hour of indexing can usually index 5 - 10 double-spaced pages.