What is Business Editing?
Business editing corrects grammar and punctuation mistakes in your writing to create readable and practical content. A business editor helps ensure your message presents your company in the best possible light.
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Why Should Companies Consider Getting Business Editing on their Documents?
Companies gain a range of benefits from business editing, including:
Enhancement of the company’s credibility and reputation. Distributing error-free and concise documents enables a company to produce an image of careful consideration and attention to detail.
Observance of document formatting conventions. A business’s formatting rules for reports differ from those used on a blog post. A business editor applies in-house style sheet (or style manual) preferences to every document to ensure proper formatting.
Revisions to spelling, grammar, and punctuation. A business editor helps guarantee your writing adheres to standard English rules and removes (or explains) business terminology as needed.
Writer growth. Reading and approving (or rejecting) a business editor’s proposed revisions offers insight into the writer’s strengths and weaknesses and how they can improve on future projects.
The Business Editing Process
Atwood LLC uses the following process for business editing projects:
Prepare the document for editing. The business editor confirms they have everything to complete the editing project, including supplementary materials. The editor then creates a working copy and files the original securely. The editor then completes a sequence of editing macros to make the document easier for thorough editing.
Preliminary Read. The editor conducts a quick read-through to find (1) areas of difficulty, (2) the overall organization, (3) the quality of writing, and (4) sections that require special attention and extra time. The editor also prepares the style sheet.
First Read. The first comprehensive read takes the longest; the editor reads very slowly and carefully. The editor evaluates each word (including business terminology and buzzwords), punctuation mark, gaps in logic, graphs, and sourced materials. Referencing the in-house style guide (or preferred style manual), the editor documents each decision on the style sheet.
Second Read. The second read goes faster and is where the editor can correct errors missed the first time, removes mistakes they unintentionally introduced, and conduct a final spell check.
The editor finishes the style sheet and writes the transmittal letter, which explains (1) what the business writer is receiving, (2) how to use the style sheet, and (3) delivers instructions for when to return the document for final cleanup.
Final cleanup. The editor reviews the document, notates which suggestions the business writer approved (or rejected), and updates the working copy. When complete, the editor returns a clean copy of the document, the edited version, and all supplementary material to the company. The manuscript is ready for distribution.
Business Editing Areas of Focus
Atwood LLC focuses on the following areas of interest:
Language Editing
Capitalization
Grammar
Hyphenation
Presentation Of Words
Punctuation
Spelling
Terminology
Word Choice
Writing Style
Content
General Information
Internal Consistency
Potential Problematic Language or Content
Structure
Abbreviations
Footnotes and Endnotes
Lists
Numbers and Numerals
References
Titles And Headings
Non-Text Elements
General Information
Captions
Figures
Tables
Formatting
General Information
The Types of Business Documents We Edit
Atwood LLC can edit the following types of business documents:
Best Practices
Blog Posts
Board Resolutions
Business Journal Manuscripts
Business Letters
Client Onboarding Material
Company Bylaws
Company Newsletters
Company Policy
Compliance Documents
Conference Proceedings
Email Autoresponders
Email Marketing Material
Emails
Employee Handbooks and Manuals
Frequently Asked Questions
Lead Magnets
Meeting Minutes
Memorandums
Performance Evaluations
Presentations
Press Releases
Print Marketing Material
Proposals
Recommendation Letters
Reports
Signup Forms and Opt-Ins
Social Media Posts
Standard Operating Procedures
Templates
Website Content
Workplace Safety Program Material
And More!
Business Editing Style Sheets
Editors include a style sheet (or record of editorial changes) for all phases of the editing process they complete. Everyone from the author to the proofreader obtains a copy to ensure each part of the manuscript stays consistent as it nears publication.
The information found on the style sheets will differ depending on the editing your manuscript receives. Atwood LLC evaluates the following areas for business documents:
Alpha List
Acronyms
Captions
Design Notes
Lists
Numbers and Numerals
Punctuation
Reference Sources Used
Small Caps
Special Display
Special Symbols
Tables
Terminology
Treatment of Websites
How It Works
Pricing & Plans
Each Package Includes
2-Hour Response Time
Availability Between 8-5 PST
Complementary 45-Minute Kickoff Meeting
Confidentiality & Professionalism
Dedicated US-Based Assistant
Transparent Billing
Weekly Detailed Progress Report
Weekly Timesheet Report
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Are you looking for a quick sample edit?
We are happy to complete a sample edit (up to 1,000 words for longer documents). Please select and upload your file; I will return the edited information within 24 hours.
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