Whats the difference between proofing, editing, and rewriting?
Proofreading corrects errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation, along with inconsistencies in format, capitalization, etc. Editing does all that, and also looks at the bigger picture of style, clarity, and questionable grammatical and structural choices at the level of the sentence. Rewriting does everything proofreading and editing do but also includes untangling sentences that are unintelligible, rearranging sentences in proper order and other organizational work. If the book were a house that needed work, proofing would entail putting things away and tidying up; editing would include moving furniture into more advantageous positions. Rewriting would involve finding the dead ends in the structure and rebuilding it so that it all hangs together harmoniously.
