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Spy Proofreading & Editing Eye
Spy Proofreading & Editing
Nancy Falter Whalen
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Okay. You've worked for hours on it, and now you want your written copy to reflect the thought and care you've put into it. You need a pair of "fresh eyes" to review the material and ferret out the errors you've missed. If you're an editor, you need a proofreader; if you're a writer, you need a copy editor. You need Eye Spy Proofreading & Editing.
Nancy will proofread and/or copyedit your reports, articles, manuals, newsletters, brochures, proposals, public relations, instructional and educational materials; and she'll make them word, letter and punctuation perfect. Call now or send her an e-mail to discuss your needs and deadlines and to get a free estimate of her services. You'll be pleasantly surprised to discover how easy and affordable it is to take this last, important step in the preparation of flawless written materials.
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Nancy is the greatest resource a writer can have. She not only proofs like a pro, but she offers copyediting suggestions that don't conflict with the overriding voice of the piece. She's fast, she's accurate and she even formats my articles for submission. I recommend her with all the ink in my pen. - Patti Putnicki, Freelance Writer
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What's the difference between editing and proofreading?
Editing or copyediting checks
for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation and usage in text
that has not been formatted yet. It also ensures proper and consistent
use of voice, style, sentence and paragraph construction. It does
not include changes in content, nor does it always ensure
that the written document is logical, factually complete or accurate;
but it does ensure clean, decisive writing that is free
of errors. Copy editors may suggest changes to clarify the writer's
intended message or to improve the fluency of the written text;
and they may query the author about content or wording that does
not seem to be accurate or logical; but they do not change the
content of the copy. Editing should always precede proofreading.
Copy can be provided by fax, mail or electronically, using the
"track changes" feature of Microsoft Word.
Proofreading brings one final look at documents
that have already been edited and formatted, whether by one or
several individuals, and it checks for any remaining errors and
inconsistencies in use of grammar, language and format. Copy can
be submitted and returned according to the client's needs.
Confidentiality
of all submissions is guaranteed. Additionally, the proofreader
or copy editor has the right to refuse material that it deems
unacceptable in any way. (Back to top)
Why is it important to have my writing edited or proofread?
To ensure that your
writing conveys a professional image
To ensure that you communicate as effectively and clearly as possible
To prevent costly reprints of published materials
To detect errors that no spell-checking or grammar-checking software
can find and correct
To save money by outsourcing the tedious, time-consuming jobs
of proofreading and copyediting in order to keep your writers
writing and your editors editing (Back
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Who needs editing and proofreading services?
Non-profit organizations and associations*
Government agencies
Businesses of every kind, small or large
Printers and publishers
Individuals, including students*
*Ask about reduced rates for charitable
organizations and for students.
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We charge reasonable
rates for all services.* Proofreading costs average
between $15 and $20 per hour but are usually determined on a per-word
cost of no more than two cents per word, often less. Estimates
can also be provided on a per-page basis, but exact charges will
depend on the density and complexity of the material and the turn-around
time desired by the client. Editing costs average
$25 per hour and can also be determined by the page or by the
word. There is no charge for an estimate. Just contact Nancy by
telephone or e-mail.
*Ask about reduced rates for charitable
organizations and for students. (Back to top.)
Nancy Whalen is one of the finest
proofreaders and editors that I have ever worked with in my 20+
years in public relations. She is precise and thorough, and when
she's done, the copy virtually sings.
-Jennefer Witter, President, The Boreland Group Inc.
Nancy Falter Whalen has over twenty years of experience in education and non-profit management, as well as experience in the establishment and operation of small businesses. She has written, edited and proofread educational materials, reports, proposals, prospectuses, annual reports, newsletters, articles, public relations materials and scripts, as well as instructional manuals.
Nancy was a contributing copy editor for the Fall 2004 edition
of Compass, a journal published by the Center for Public
Leadership at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard
University. She has done extensive work for the Electrical Contracting
Foundation, editing and proofreading a series of technical reports
and even writing summaries of the reports. Additionally, she works
closely with The Boreland Group, a New York-based, boutique public
relations firm that represents top real estate firms and agents
in New York City, as well as non-profit organizations such as
the Drum Major Institute and the Pajama Program. Currently, Nancy
is the copy editor and proofreader for a series of articles written
by Patti Putnicki for Texas Women Golf and Leisure magazine.
The National Conservation Training Center, a government agency
that is a division of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, retained
Nancy to copy edit its recently released educational program,
titled Explore the World with Shorebirds! This multidisciplinary
education guide, available on CD-ROM, for grades two through twelve,
is used in the Shorebird Sister Schools Program. (Back
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