Basic Publishing Process
Writing to publish a document involves a series of steps. Each and every step is equally important to create a beautiful final product!
See the persons involved in each step and what they do:
AUTHOR writes the manuscript.
EDITOR (Development editor) checks the manuscript for accuracy in subject matter, theory, and facts. The editor can change, delete/add text to suit the intended audience and ensure correct writing style and length.
COPY EDITOR does NOT edit subject matter but confirms the content aims the audience and is written clearly, consistently, and according to guidelines.
The edited manuscript is returned to the author with a query sheet to accept/reject changes.
PROOFREADER carefully checks the final copy before printing and ensures accuracy and consistency in spelling, grammar, punctuation, spacing, page structure, typography, font type and size, headings, captions, and house styles. It is a job that cannot be hurried.
PRINTER prints the proofread document.
See the persons involved in each step and what they do:
AUTHOR writes the manuscript.
EDITOR (Development editor) checks the manuscript for accuracy in subject matter, theory, and facts. The editor can change, delete/add text to suit the intended audience and ensure correct writing style and length.
COPY EDITOR does NOT edit subject matter but confirms the content aims the audience and is written clearly, consistently, and according to guidelines.
The edited manuscript is returned to the author with a query sheet to accept/reject changes.
PROOFREADER carefully checks the final copy before printing and ensures accuracy and consistency in spelling, grammar, punctuation, spacing, page structure, typography, font type and size, headings, captions, and house styles. It is a job that cannot be hurried.
PRINTER prints the proofread document.