I make two full passes on each manuscript or screenplay I edit.
Preliminary pass. This pass is more of a quick read, and it gives me an overall idea of your story. I scan your manuscript and make note of any glaring issues or inconsistencies. I let you know at this point if I notice something that needs your attention before I start my editing. 
First pass. This is a long and slow pass, during which I do the bulk of my work. I comb through your manuscript, checking spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and usage and looking for all kinds of inconsistencies and repetition.
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After I complete the first pass, I send the manuscript back to you for review.
Second pass (i.e., “cleanup”). Once you reply to my queries and review my changes (accepting and rejecting as you feel appropriate), I incorporate all the edits and make a final pass to catch what I missed.*
So, how many passes do I make? Can I say two and a half?
*No editor or proofreader will catch 100 percent of the typos/errors in a document. A realistic goal is 95 percent. For more information, please read this blog post by editor and book coach Lisa Poisso.
