Proofreading/Editing - Outsource? Software?

[Philip Marlowe]

Curious how many of you utilize a proofreader or a line editor for your online content. And I am talking about editing/proofreading, not ghostwriting or anything (yet).

First, is it software (e.g., Grammarly) or a person?

Did you find them on Upwork or Freelance or another site?

How do you pay them, and do you like sticking with one person who knows your material?

Do you give them a style guide re: fonts, colors, etc.?

Is there anyway to ensure your content is kept private?

Anything I am missing from the experienced folks who've written books/blogs? @Yoda @Aaron T @ChickenHawk

Thanks in advance!!!

 

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[Philip Marlowe]

Didn't want this to fall off the page.

Anyone here use an editor or proofreader for online content?

Thanks!

 

[ChickenHawk]

Curious how many of you utilize a proofreader or a line editor for your online content. And I am talking about editing/proofreading, not ghostwriting or anything (yet)... Anything I am missing from the experienced folks who've written books/blogs? @Yoda @Aaron T @ChickenHawk

For my first few books, I didn't really have a proofreader, except for my husband. For my last few books, I've had a great proofreader that I pay based on the book's length. (Happily, I don't really need an editor, just someone to catch typos, repeated words, etc.) I didn't find the proofreader on a freelance site, but rather based on a personal recommendation of @COSenior, who did me a huge favor by putting me in touch with her.

I don't have a style guide, and because she's related to @COSenior, I didn't have any concerns about her keeping the content private, which was really nice.

As far as my Web site, etc., I just proofread my own stuff or have my husband take a quick look.

Alas, I fear this information hasn't been terribly helpful, but hopefully others can chime in?