Frequently Asked Questions
What services does SmithEdition offer?
SmithEdition’s team of editors will review and improve the quality of writing and grammar in any English document to ensure it is error-free, polished, and impactful.
Our professional services include:
- Copy editing
- Content editing/rewriting
- Proofreading
- Writing
For more information, please visit the Services page.
What languages does SmithEdition support?
SmithEdition is an American based company that supports the English language.
What is the difference between Editing and Proofreading?
The terms Editing and Proofreading are often used interchangeably. They are, however, two distinct processes.
- Editing: The editing process looks at the document as a whole and checks for clarity, flow, paragraph and sentence structure, word choice, and voice. SmithEdition will make recommendations on how to improve the overall readability of your document while also checking for grammar, spelling errors, and incorrect punctuation.
- Proofreading: The process of proofreading is the final step of reviewing a document. It requires a final read through to ensure no spelling or grammar errors exist. The SmithEdition team has a keen eye for detail and can spot spelling and punctuation errors, typos, and any grammatical mistakes a mile away!
Who uses proofreaders and editors?
Lawyers, businesses, entrepreneurs, writers, authors, bloggers, students, professors, and more. Anyone writing something that is meant to be read by others should consider using an editor and proofreader to polish their writing before its distribution.
Why use an editor and/or proofreader?
You’ve written and rewritten your message and prepared your document over and over. Being this close to the content can make it difficult to separate yourself from and really evaluate it. When so familiar with a project one tends to overlook errors that are obvious to another set of eyes. The SmithEdition editing team will suggest ways to improve your document; our proofreaders will ensure it is error-free.
Who will edit and proofread my document?
Your document is professionally edited and proofread by a team of experts whose native language is English. Our work is not outsourced. The SmithEdition team specializes in refining documents from a wide range of legal, professional, and academic fields. Be assured that we are qualified to expertly improve your document according to your requirements and the highest standards.
How will you edit and proofread my document?
The SmithEdition team will carefully edit your document to enhance its style, structure, coherence, and clarity. In addition, the team will thoroughly proofread your document to correct all errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and typography (typos). Our editors will make sure your formatting requirements are consistently followed.
Your document will be edited using Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature. This easy-to-use feature records all SmithEdition insertions, deletions, formatting changes, and comments. You can then accept or reject each modification made to your document.
In what format should my document be submitted?
Microsoft Word: When a Microsoft Word document is submitted you will receive two Word documents in return.
- The first version will be in Word format with Microsoft Word's Track Changes.
- The second version will be a completed/clean Word document with all changes incorporated.
PDF: We cannot make edits directly to your PDF. Therefore, your document will be converted to the Microsoft Word format so editing can be tracked. When a PDF document is submitted you will receive two Word documents and one PDF in return.
- The first version will be in Word format with Microsoft Word's Track Changes.
- The second version will be a completed/clean Word document with all changes incorporated.
- The third version will be in PDF format and be a completed/clean document with all changes incorporated.
Txt File: Txt files can be returned either as a .txt file with all changes incorporated or a Word document with Microsoft Word's Track Changes.
Google Doc: If you submit a Google doc, your edits can be made directly to your online document or we can download a copy and return it to you in Word format with Microsoft Word's Track Changes. Please indicate on the Submit Your Document form how you would like your document returned.
If you have another file format, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your document needs.
Am I able to have my final copy be sent back on a flash drive and/or printed as a final hard copy?
Yes. If you submit your initial document online but would like your final document sent back to you via FedEx or courier, we can easily accommodate your request. Please indicate your preferred delivery choice on the Submit Your Document form and we will follow your instructions.
I have a large project. Can you come to my office to discuss the project?
Yes, we are happy to meet in your office to discuss your project needs.
I would like to set-up a Corporate Account for ongoing editing support. How do I go about this?
Contact us to discuss setting up a corporate account. Do you prefer to not deal with the overhead of on-staff editors? Make us your at-the-ready editing team and get all that and more. Your corporate account provides you the following:
- A team of editors who know your company’s style.
- A dedicated project manager who sees all your projects through to completion.
- Monthly billing/invoicing.
- Scalable solutions to fit your workload.
How long will it take for SmithEdition to edit and/or proofread my document and provide revisions?
SmithEdition is committed to delivering your revised document on a timely basis. If you have a large submission or have a rush request, please contact us so we may discuss timing and delivery options with you.
What types of payment methods do you accept?
SmithEdition offers a number of secured payment options.
- Credit Card payment: We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discovery, and American Express.
- App payment: We accept payment through Apple Pay®.
- Check: We accept payment by business check.
- Bank transfer.
- Invoicing: For long-term contract work, we can offer additional billing options including monthly invoicing.
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