Here are the general guidelines when sending in content for editing.

Do

• Always make sure the right text is being sent. Double check it's the correct text and the correct version, especially after multiple revisions have been made. Keep a canonical version of your files that's kept up to date and avoid the temptation of keeping track of things by looking for the latest email attachment. Multiple versions sent over email get confusing really fast.
• Try to use simple and common file formats. Plain text-based formats are ideal, as almost everything and everyone can work on them even without special tools.
• If using word processor files (such as MS Word DOCX), it's best to stick to minimal formatting (italics, bold, and headings only) until right before publication. Complicated formatting not only makes it more likely that something will break or get distorted, it is also extra work on your part and often needs to be redone before the book gets published anyway.
• Exception: if submitting a fully typeset copy for final proofreading, it should be in a format that accurately represents the material that will be sent in for publishing. For printed media, this will typically be a PDF. For websites, this will likely be a private link to an unpublished version of the page being checked.
• Please allow sufficient time for revisions and questions from the editor. Sometimes editing will uncover areas in the text that are ambiguous and require clarification, or simply can't be fixed by the editor alone (eg. half a paragraph is missing).
• If the work to be done has a very specific and tight deadline, please make sure to inform the editor upfront about your requirements. Rates for rush service are available on the Pricing page.
• My standard working language variety is British English. Please indicate clearly if your project should be edited in US English.
• If you are unsure about anything, please ask!

Don't

• Avoid sending in specialised and uncommon file formats without first making sure the editor will have the tools to open them. In particular, print publishing software formats such as Adobe InDesign are not generally suitable.