DANTIM CREATIVE / WHERE CREATIVITY MEETS EXCELLENCE
Choosing an editorial pass
A practical way to distinguish book level development, line editing, copyediting and proofreading before you request a quote.
Editing is not a single task. A manuscript may need a stronger structure, more deliberate prose, consistent mechanics, or a final check after layout, and those are different kinds of work.
Start with the reader's experience. If the argument or story is still changing, a developmental conversation can be more useful than polishing sentences that may later move. If the structure is settled but the prose feels uneven, line editing can focus on clarity, rhythm and voice.
Copyediting looks for correctness and consistency once the text is substantially stable. Proofreading belongs near the end, after layout, and catches residual errors in the proof. It is not a substitute for earlier editorial work.
When you are unsure, describe the manuscript stage and your concerns. A scoped assessment can help identify the next useful step without assuming every book needs every pass.