The Difference Between Proofreading and Editing

Writers who have written a good portion of their memoir will sometimes begin to wonder if it is time to hire a writing professional to work with them to get the manuscript out into the world. At this stage, they ask, “What’s the difference between proofreading and editing? And, how do I know which one I need?”

What is Proofreading?

Proofreading is the more technical, nutsy-boltsy end of editing. Someone who is an editor will often also undertake to proofread a manuscript. Proofreading is co...