Line editing
Methods & processSentence- and paragraph-level revision focused on voice, clarity and rhythm.
Example
An abstract paragraph is revised with more precise verbs and varied sentence lengths.
Line editing works on how a text expresses its meaning. It considers word choice, sentence shape, repetition and paragraph rhythm while preserving the intended voice.
It goes beyond correcting language errors. Editorial services use overlapping labels, so a brief should clarify the scope of intervention and which changes remain the author's decision.
In the workshop
Keep the previous draft so you can compare the voice before and after editing.
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