Here’s a clear and precise explanation of each role in the publication process. Not every book/article/dissertation/essay/grocery list goes through the same editorial steps. There are variations according to the manuscript’s genre, project budget, and anticipated scale of distribution. A self-publishing writer of science fiction may be able to afford only a proofreader. A major newspaper may have a large staff in each department. Jacyln Law gives this tidy guide to who does what:
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