What proofreading is and isn’t, and when it happens to words within the production cycle — today, in my How To column at Copyediting.com.
How to divine what “level” of edit is wanted.
Understanding proofreading marks.
Industry standards:
- Editors Canada definition and standards.
- EFA description (US).
- SfEP definition and National Occupational Standards for Publishing (UK).
- AFEPI definition (Ireland).
Photo by Windell Oskay, used under CC BY-2.0 license.
