Self-editing – Page 7 – Deborah Shaw Adventure Editing

What are style guides and style sheets? (And do I need one?)

Style guides are tools editors use to help ensure consistency throughout your novel, thesis, or document.

Style sheets are tailored to a specific project. They condense the most important parts of a style guide into a user friendly document.

You don’t always have the time or luxury to pay for a proofreader so here are two tips to help you proofread your own work: listening and checklists.