Frequently Asked Questions
What are the differences between proofreading and copyediting?
Think of proofreading as looking as a smudge sample on a microscope slide with your bare eyes. You can see where the edges of the sample are; you can even see discrepancies in color and shape, but that's it. Proofreading analyzes a manuscript at the macro level, searching for mistakes such as typos, formatting errors, spelling mistakes, and incorrect punctuation.
In this analogy then, copyediting becomes the microscope, scrutinizing the finer details of the sample at a micro level. While copyediting still corrects for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors, it focuses on syntax, fluency, and structure. The level of examination is far more precise. Copyediting catches errors that English speakers often don't realize exist; it provides clarity, conciseness, and depth.
Think of proofreading as looking as a smudge sample on a microscope slide with your bare eyes. You can see where the edges of the sample are; you can even see discrepancies in color and shape, but that's it. Proofreading analyzes a manuscript at the macro level, searching for mistakes such as typos, formatting errors, spelling mistakes, and incorrect punctuation.
In this analogy then, copyediting becomes the microscope, scrutinizing the finer details of the sample at a micro level. While copyediting still corrects for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors, it focuses on syntax, fluency, and structure. The level of examination is far more precise. Copyediting catches errors that English speakers often don't realize exist; it provides clarity, conciseness, and depth.
Can I use ChatGPT to write my book?
The legal ramifications regarding the use of ChatGPT are still developing and will remain lacking as the technology continues to improve. While authors are welcome to use ChatGPT to brainstorm, gather ideas, and explore plot lines, they may not copy/paste responses or use slightly altered text and claim it as their own.
Emerging Ink Solutions fully encourages the advancement of such technology and is excited to see the possibilities that emerge from its development. However, we condemn its use in all creative endeavors. Writing, both creative and non-creative, as well as all forms of art, dance, spoken word, music, theater, and cinema, are facets of humanity that cannot--and should not--be replicated. They are what make humans, humans.
Emerging Ink Solutions will not accept manuscripts that were written with the help of ChatGPT or any other AI-content creator (e.g., PDFGPT, DropChat, etc.). If a manuscript is suspected of being written by AI, Emerging Ink Solutions will run it through an AI-content checker.
No AI-created content is accepted at Emerging Ink Solutions. This includes images created by Midjourney Dall-E2 or text paraphrased through AIs like Quillbot.
The legal ramifications regarding the use of ChatGPT are still developing and will remain lacking as the technology continues to improve. While authors are welcome to use ChatGPT to brainstorm, gather ideas, and explore plot lines, they may not copy/paste responses or use slightly altered text and claim it as their own.
Emerging Ink Solutions fully encourages the advancement of such technology and is excited to see the possibilities that emerge from its development. However, we condemn its use in all creative endeavors. Writing, both creative and non-creative, as well as all forms of art, dance, spoken word, music, theater, and cinema, are facets of humanity that cannot--and should not--be replicated. They are what make humans, humans.
Emerging Ink Solutions will not accept manuscripts that were written with the help of ChatGPT or any other AI-content creator (e.g., PDFGPT, DropChat, etc.). If a manuscript is suspected of being written by AI, Emerging Ink Solutions will run it through an AI-content checker.
No AI-created content is accepted at Emerging Ink Solutions. This includes images created by Midjourney Dall-E2 or text paraphrased through AIs like Quillbot.
Do you print books?
No, Emerging Ink Solutions is not a press. It is a comprehensive editing service that offers personalized editing, formatting, and book cover design. While Emerging Ink Solutions does not print, it can prepare authors' works for printing as long as the author has access to a printing press' parameters and requirements.
No, Emerging Ink Solutions is not a press. It is a comprehensive editing service that offers personalized editing, formatting, and book cover design. While Emerging Ink Solutions does not print, it can prepare authors' works for printing as long as the author has access to a printing press' parameters and requirements.
Why don't you post your rates?
Every project is different. Manuscripts vary in length, detail, and subject. A non-fiction book of 60,000 words will price differently than a fiction one because it usually includes special sections and formatting such as bibliographies, citations, etc.
Rates are also dependent upon the services independent authors request. Developmental editing is far more time-consuming and tedious work and thus is associated with a higher price tag than general proofreading.
Every project is different. Manuscripts vary in length, detail, and subject. A non-fiction book of 60,000 words will price differently than a fiction one because it usually includes special sections and formatting such as bibliographies, citations, etc.
Rates are also dependent upon the services independent authors request. Developmental editing is far more time-consuming and tedious work and thus is associated with a higher price tag than general proofreading.
Do you offer marketing or promotional services?
No, Emerging Ink Solutions focuses solely on preparing books for publication. It is the author's responsibility to promote his/her book.
No, Emerging Ink Solutions focuses solely on preparing books for publication. It is the author's responsibility to promote his/her book.
When you're done editing my book, will it be perfect?
No, perfection is rarely, if ever, achievable. It was Voltaire who said, "The best is the enemy of the good." In other words, don't let perfect be the enemy of good. A professional copyeditor or proofreader will catch 80-90% of mistakes within a manuscript. Emerging Ink Solutions knows that perfection is not attainable, but because your book is our book, we're going to get as close as we can to it!
No, perfection is rarely, if ever, achievable. It was Voltaire who said, "The best is the enemy of the good." In other words, don't let perfect be the enemy of good. A professional copyeditor or proofreader will catch 80-90% of mistakes within a manuscript. Emerging Ink Solutions knows that perfection is not attainable, but because your book is our book, we're going to get as close as we can to it!
What genres do you accept?
Emerging Ink Solutions accepts most genres, including:
Emerging Ink Solutions accepts most genres, including:
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Fiction
Action & Adventure
Alternate History Anthology Chick-lit Children's Chapter Books Coming-of-Age Drama Dystopia Erotica Fantasy Historical Fiction Horror Magical Realism Mystery Mythopoeia New Adult Paranormal Romance Romance Science-Fiction Short Story Suspence Thriller Western Young Adult |
Non-Fiction
Art
Autobiography Biography Book Review Guide Health History Memoir Mythology Science Self-Help Travel |
What genres do you not accept?
While Emerging Ink Solutions prides itself in being inclusive, its editor does not provide services for the following genres:
Children's Picture Books
Comic Books
Controversial/Inflammatory Topics without Reputable Citations
Cookbooks
Dictionaries/Encyclopedias
Graphic Novels
Journals
Picture Books
Political Opinion without Reputable Citations
Religion
Screenplays
While Emerging Ink Solutions prides itself in being inclusive, its editor does not provide services for the following genres:
Children's Picture Books
Comic Books
Controversial/Inflammatory Topics without Reputable Citations
Cookbooks
Dictionaries/Encyclopedias
Graphic Novels
Journals
Picture Books
Political Opinion without Reputable Citations
Religion
Screenplays
