Proofreading

To proofread: to read through something that is written or printed in order to correct any mistakes in it.

(Longman Dictionary)

Manotsuki's corrections include checking syntax, grammar, and spelling. If necessary, it also involves light rewriting to make the text as smooth and coherent as possible. Proofreading includes both the substance of a text (coherence, historical veracity...) and its form (grammar, spelling, typography, etc).

​

The 2 steps

Copy preparation

Focus on plain text:

• Tense harmony

• Typography

• Agreements

• Truthfulness

• Syntax

• Style

Done on a word processor in "track changes" mode, and accompanied by a note containing points to be discussed.
 

Final proofreading

Focus on:

• Text in relation with images

• Layout consistency

• Table of contents

• Page numbering

• Running titles

• Plain text

Done on a .pdf format through added comments and highlighting, and accompanied by a note containing points to be discussed, concerning both the text and the layout.

​

"Character" refers to all the elements that make up a text, i.e. letters, spaces and punctuation.

​

If you need any of these services for a legal or professional text, or a manuscript, contact us for a quotation using our contact form. You will need to indicate the number of characters, spaces included, in the information.

On average, the rate is 13€/10,000 characters for professionals, and 10€/10,000 characters for individuals.