Proofreading is the final stage of the editorial process. It is intended for manuscripts and documents that have already been revised and edited and are nearly ready for publication, submission, printing, or distribution.

A proofread focuses on correcting remaining errors and inconsistencies while preserving your voice, style, and intended meaning. Proofreading is not a rewrite and is not a substitute for developmental editing, line editing, or copyediting.

For the best result, proofreading should take place after major revisions and before final publication or release.

During a proofreading pass, I review for:

• Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and typographical errors

• Capitalization, hyphenation, and word-usage consistency

• Repeated words, missing words, and obvious inconsistencies

• Names, titles, dates, numbers, abbreviations, and terminology

• Fiction details such as character names, place names, chapter titles, timelines, and recurring terms

• Headings, subheadings, page numbers, headers, and footers

• Basic formatting inconsistencies

• Hyperlinks, cross-references, and internal references

• Tables of contents, citations, reference lists, bibliographies, and indexes, when included in the agreed scope

• Scripture references, Bible-book abbreviations, quotations, lesson titles, discussion questions, leader notes, and answer keys, when applicable

The exact scope of the proofread will be confirmed in your project quote before work begins.

I proofread Christian and general-market materials, including:

• Fiction and nonfiction books and manuscripts

• Devotionals, Bible studies, and Christian living resources

• Sunday school curriculum, church curriculum, small-group materials, and ministry resources

• Leader guides, participant guides, lesson plans, workbooks, and study guides

• Educational materials and course content

• Articles, newsletters, blog posts, and magazines

• Website content, marketing materials, product descriptions, and email campaigns

• Business documents, reports, presentations, and internal communications

• Bibliographies, reference lists, indexes, and other reference materials

If your project is not listed, please get in touch. I am happy to review a sample and determine whether it is a good fit for proofreading.

Proofreading produces the best results when a document is substantially complete. Ideally, all major revisions have been made and any needed developmental editing, line editing, or copyediting has already been completed.

For fiction, the manuscript should be in its final revised form before proofreading begins. For curriculum and educational materials, lesson content, activities, answer keys, Scripture selections, design, and page layout should be substantially settled.

If a sample indicates that a document needs more extensive revision, rewriting, major formatting repair, structural work, or in-depth fact-checking than a final proofread includes, I will let you know before work begins. If appropriate, I will recommend the level of editorial support that best fits the project.

Every project is different, so I provide a customized quote after reviewing a representative sample of your document. A sample from the middle of the project is usually most helpful because it reflects the writing and formatting most accurately.

Proofreading rates begin at 2¢ per word.

Your final quote is based on:

• Total word count and document length

• Subject matter and terminology

• The document’s overall editorial condition

• Turnaround time and deadline

• File type and delivery format

• Citations, references, tables, figures, headers and footers, hyperlinks, indexes, or other special elements

• Style-guide requirements, publisher guidelines, and other project-specific instructions

Rush projects and unusually complex documents may require an additional fee.

To request a quote, please send the following through my contact form:

• Your project’s total word count

• Your preferred completion date

• The file type or format you will provide

• A representative sample from the middle of the document

• Any style guide, publisher guidelines, or special instructions

• Information about citations, Scripture references, tables, hyperlinks, indexes, or other elements that may need review

I will review your sample, confirm whether proofreading is the appropriate service for the project, and provide a customized quote before work begins.