Proofreading, Editing and Technical Writing

Proofreading, Editing and Technical Writing
(For Writing, Programming and Advertising Copy)

Prices and Fees | Work Samples

I have written technical manuals and help files for computer programs, as well as a wide variety of creative writing. My background in writing begins in 1970, and I am capable of handling both large and small projects. Please review this page and some samples of my work before contacting me at the e-mail listed below.

E-Mail: Contact Mr. J.V. Presogna

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1. Technical Manuals and Computer Program Help Files:

Standard Proofreading (8.5 x 11 Page Size): $1.00 per Page.
Editing and Re-Writing: $30.00 per Hour.

2. Articles and Web Site Content:

Standard Proofreading: $1.00 per Page.
Web Site Proofreading: $1.00 per Web Page (Up to 8 KB Text).
For an example of Page Size at 7.63 KB, see
HTML Page Size Sample
Editing and Re-Writing: $30.00 per Hour.

3. Books (Technical) and Books (Creative):

Negotiated Pricing Based on Content and Length.

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Selecting a link below will take you to a web page where you can view a PDF online, or scroll through the web page itself for content.

1. Technical Manuals and Computer Program Help Files:

Encryption and Decryption Program | Word Processor Home Page
JVPCalc2 Software

2. Articles and Web Site Content:

Selection of Various Articles | A Music Lesson
A Recipe Page

3. Books (Technical) and Books (Creative):

Free PDF Preview - Science Book | Free PDF Preview - Poetry Book

Proofreading entails many things. In the simplest terms it is checking for spelling, but proofreading also means punctuation and format, as well as checking for words which are spelled correctly, but inappropriate. For example, the word "then" may be intended, but the word "the" is accidentally used instead. Proofreading by checking only the spelling will not pick up the error.

Additionally, grammar plays a large part, sometimes just in shuffling the words in a simple sentence. For example, the word "only" is often used improperly as a qualifier. Where it is placed in a sentence changes the meaning.

1. I want software coded only in C#.
2. I want only software coded in C#.
3. I only want software coded in C#.

All 3 sentences are different.

Ultimately, however, you must choose between proofreading, which would catch the errors just discussed, and editing, which would entail additional corrections in the text, including re-writing certain portions.