A brief. This includes:-
- Who the document is aimed at
- Desired instructions/level of copyediting required
- Style to be used
- Font
- Font size
- Style
- For longer text, a sample may be required so I can assess the level of editing needed
From Good Vibes
- I will copyedit the text with text tracking and comments.
- After completion, the client will be provided with a copy of the text with text tracking and also a clean version.
- I reserve the right to decline work if I feel I cannot provide the support and input needed. This includes technical texts or educational material such as dissertations. However, we can discuss and negotiate this.
- For longer texts, I will provide a notes sheet covering all changes or suggestions, which will be highlighted with text tracking.
From the Client
Style
When used in conjunction with proofreading, style refers to the desired font, spacing, indents for new paragraphs and various punctuation styles, for example, capitalisation, quotation marks and hyphenation.
Unless specified by the client, the Guardian Style Guide and the Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation will be used alongside The Collins Online Dictionary.
However, client exceptions will take precedence if discussed before the project begins.
