I offer a variety of editing services. It is important to know that your work will need to go through several rounds of editing before it is ready for publication. Editing is an important step within the writing process that cannot be skipped.
Editing is a collaboration between you and your editor that will not only polish your manuscript, but will be a learning process for you as a writer. Working with an editor will challenge you to temper your manuscript while forging a lasting professional relationship.
Contact me for an estimate on partial manuscript editing.
Content and Developmental Editing
Content and developmental editing is a thorough and in-depth edit of your entire manuscript. It focuses primarily on creative elements of writing, such as plot, characterization, and voice. A developmental editor not only finds issues but provides reasons and potential solutions. The collaboration you form with a developmental editor will elevate your piece and help you grow as a writer.
What to Expect from Content and Developmental Editing:
- A thorough and detailed read of the manuscript
- An annotated manuscript
- An editorial letter
- Availability to answer follow-up questions over email or phone for up to 30 days after the manuscript is returned
Price for Content and Developmental Editing: $0.03 per word
Line Editing
Line editing is all about the way you use language to communicate your story to the reader. It focuses on creative content, writing style, grammar, and readability at the sentence, paragraph, and scene levels. While preserving both author and character voice, line editing refines sentence structure, prose, tone, and logic. It addresses clarity and strength and ensures that the writing clearly and concisely communicates what the author intends.
What to Expect from Line Editing:
- A thorough and detailed read of the manuscript
- An annotated manuscript
- An editorial letter
- Availability to answer follow-up questions over email or phone for up to 30 days after the manuscript is returned
Price for Line Editing: $0.02 per word
Copy Editing
Copy editing is an in-depth read through with the goal of addressing flaws on a technical level. It corrects issues with spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax. It fine-tunes structure, tone, and voice, focusing on a logical flow of words and style. Copy editing will ensure that every element of your story is consistent, cohesive, and complete.
What to Expect from Copy Editing:
- A thorough and detailed read of the manuscript
- An annotated manuscript
- Availability to answer follow-up questions over email or phone for up to 30 days after the manuscript is returned
Price for Line Editing: $0.02 per word
Proofreading
Proofreading focuses on finding typographical errors. It corrects minor text and formatting errors and confirms the material is ready for publication. A proofreader finds typos and incorrect punctuation. It searches for layout issues, including page numbers, inconsistent headings, placement of tables, and misplaced page or line breaks. Proofreading should be one of the last steps before publication, as it polishes and fine-tunes the work.
What to Expect from Proofreading:
- A thorough and detailed read of the manuscript
- An annotated manuscript
- Availability to answer follow-up questions over email or phone for up to 30 days after the manuscript is returned
Price for Proofreading: $0.01 per word