Morgan Editing

Perspective

Letters i and m are crossed out to change impossible to possible; letters u and n are crossed out to change unable to able.
A wooden table against a white textured wall, with multi books in the background, and a cup of coffee sitting on two books in front.

Editing

Book editing involves reviewing written material, correcting, condensing, and structuring sentences to ensure it is ready for publication.

Editing adds value to your work. It creates a natural flow of ideas and provides clarity and precision in the written work. This in turn allows readers to grasp the intended meaning without confusion.

Tools

Types of Text Editing

Editing is the part of the writing process where verbosity is reduced, clarity is enhanced, errors are eliminated, and the proof comes to life. 

Different types of text editing focus on various aspects of the proof. These include:

♦ Copy Editing: Focus on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage.

♦ Mechanical Editing: Focus on consistency by using a particular style guide.

♦ Developmental (also called Substantive/Structural) Editing: Overall presentation, structure, content, and flow.

♦ Line Editing: Close review line-by-line.

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