The Proofreading Expert

As known to many, proofreading and editing functions totally as one. As for what I’ve known for so long, I have always thought that a proofreader or an editor is the one who checks for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors for a piece of writing. Well, it’s quite close to what both of these processes offer but there is a more in depth explanation and differentiation on both process. So how does a proofreader’s job differ from an editor’s job? Editing Editing focuses on how you present your information and ideas. What it does is it makes your publication easy to understand, more organized and makes it more suitable for your reading audience. It refines your language and clarifies what message you want to convey with your readers. It is as if you are having a make-over to make you more fabulous before your senior’s ball. Proofreading Proofreading on the other hand is the final critical process before launching your publication. It is always done after finishing your editing. Acco