Copy Editing

If you don't know what a comma splice is, chances are you've sullied your copy with at least one. Okay, perhaps you haven't…but why leave it to chance? Grammatical errors run rampant through so many printed materials that are in the public eye. Don't let your copy be a statistic!

Copy editing is where we get down to the nitty-gritty. We evaluate every sentence for grammatical accuracy; scrutinize each punctuation mark; examine any ambiguous or unfamiliar word. Also at this stage, the copy editor ensures consistency and continuity throughout the work.

Formerly known as "Grammar Girl" on the Web site of a major North American publisher, Cathy Witlox of WordWitlox has had more than 50 instructional articles about grammar and writing published.