Editing Explained
Your project may fit into a specific editing category, or categories and services may overlap. Let’s explore the best service or combination of services that fits with your expectations and aligns with your business communications needs and goals!
Structural Editing
Structural editing is when you need a comprehensive evaluation or plan for a sizeable document or manuscript. At this stage, you are seeking advice or feedback on the document as a whole. You may also want the advice of an editor to help with writing, or developing, a document.
Line Editing
Line editing brings focus to the sentence level and addresses style, tone, voice, and flow. A line edit also focuses on the clarity of the message and how your audience perceives your organization or business.
Copyediting
Copyediting is where we look at spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and formatting — the mechanical and technical aspects of the document. The mechanics must be consistent throughout the document and adhere to your company’s style guide. Fact-checking should also be considered at this stage of editing.
Proofreading
Proofreading is the final step in the editing process before print or digital publication. It is a much lighter service that does not dive into “heavier” edits such as rearranging words or restructuring sentences within paragraphs. It is a detailed once-over after all other editing is completed.
Hety Skyler: Accurate. Experienced. Professional.
With decades of experience as an executive recruiter specializing in technology markets, Hety combines writing, editing, and proofreading skills in SkyProofed LLC. She received early education from degree programs in communications, journalism, and writing from the University of New Mexico and Santa Fe University of Art and Design.
Most recently, Hety added CPD certifications in editing and proofreading to her growing list of credentials. She is also a member in good standing of the Editorial Freelancers Association.
GOOD WORDS
In a profession where too few take the time to truly listen and comprehend, Hety has the exceptional capacity to quickly assimilate a client’s needs and provide honest and results-oriented advice with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
CEO, Visionary and Author
The confidence in which I have in Hety Skyler is based on her experience, credibility, and insight into our market and business needs.
Senior Manager, Marketing Communications
I have had the honor and privilege of working side by side with Hety for the past 4 years and her professionalism has been outstanding!
VP, Sales and Marketing, Healthcare IT Integrator
