San Diego Professional Editors Network
Other Services
Consulting
Consultants provide expert or professional advice about the publication process for a project. They generally do not perform specific project tasks; instead, they provide valuable input as advice and oversight.
Desktop Publishing
Desktop publishers work on a personal computer to perform the traditional publishing functions, such as page layout and design, composition, embedding formatting codes, illustrations, typography, indexing, and documentation. In addition, desktop publisher scan, scale, crop, screen, and separate halftones in associated artwork to generate affordable printed publications.
Indexing
Indexers read page proofs of a work to compile an alphabetical list with page numbers of terms, concepts, subjects, or references mentioned in the text. They grouping page references under main headings and subheadings with cross-references.
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Marketing
Marketing professionals promote and market products and services. They evaluate the consumer marketplace and then formulate campaigns to reach to the target audience.
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Photo Research
Photo researchers search for and select images that best illustrate their client's material by using a variety of sources such as stock photo agencies, government agencies, and photographers. Photo researchers may also negotiate image fees and rights, order images, determine image size and placement, write captions, and manage image invoices.
Project Management
Project managers oversee and coordinate all or part of the publication process for a project. They select and supervise other contractors to perform tasks like copyediting and proofreading; evaluate and monitor costs of production; and facilitate communication among all those involved in the project.
Proofreading
Proofreaders comparing typeset copy to a copyedited manuscript to find typographical errors, discrepancies in text, and other problems in page makeup, layout, color separation, or type. They read for typographical errors or for sense without reading against copy, and they point out or correct errors or inconsistencies that escaped previous detection.
Research and Fact-Checking
Researchers and fact-checkers gather and verify information to be used in the development of a publication project. Depending on the scale and type of project, this task is often handled by an editor; however, for large projects or those with a lot of unsubstantiated information, a separate individual may be contracted to address these tasks.
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Training, Tutoring, and Instruction
Trainers, tutors, and instructors guide and educate others. The educational format may include seminars, private instruction, and formal classes.
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