Copy Editing vs. Proofreading

Are copy edits and proofreads that different from each other?

In spite of the several sites I've researched to answer this question, I always came away with an impression of their sameness. As with most troublesome synonyms, though, the skills have differences which can be difficult to notice with their sharing a similar action--correcting typos and errors.

If this sounds like Venn diagram-worthy, you've hit the mark!

Where They Meet

· Fixes typos

· Upon request follows the publisher’s/publishing house’s style sheet

· Performers can create style sheets

As writers look for a professional to look over their work and polish it, it's helpful to keep notes of what they need. Hopefully, this post will make things easier for their budget!