Fixing continuity problems during proofreading can create expensive ripple effects because the manuscript is close to publication.
Glossary term
Proofreading
Proofreading is a final quality pass for remaining errors after editing, layout, or production preparation.
Definition
What proofreading means
Proofreading happens late, when large revisions should be finished. It is not the ideal time to discover major story continuity problems.
A proofread may catch a typo in a chapter heading, but a timeline contradiction between chapters should be addressed earlier.
Wise Wombat helps authors check continuity before proofreading so final review can stay focused on final errors.
Related
Related continuity terms
These terms often appear together during manuscript revision.
Copyediting
Copyediting reviews text for correctness, consistency, clarity, style, grammar, usage, and editorial house rules.
Continuity pass
A continuity pass is a focused review for internal consistency before later editorial or production work.
Manuscript continuity
Manuscript continuity is the internal consistency of a draft across time, character facts, locations, references, structure, and world rules.