Proofreading and Editing
This stage is only applicable when clients provide a complete manuscript. For manuscripts developed in the previous two stages, proofreading & editing is usually taken care of, unless a client requests further editing.
Editing is a comprehensive process that involves improving the overall quality of the text. This can include correcting errors, but also involves making suggestions to improve clarity, flow, and structure, as well as checking for consistency and accuracy. Editing is a more in - depth and involved process than proofreading and is typically done earlier in the writing process.
Proofreading on the other hand is the final step in the editing process and involves carefully reviewing text for surface errors, such as typos, grammatical mistakes, and punctuation errors.
The goal of proofreading is to ensure the text is free of errors and ready for publication.