Editing and Proofreading Services
Services can be bundled
Developmental Editing or Manuscript Evaluation
Bird’s-eye view of the story
Address big-picture story elements: plot, character development, pacing, point of view
Developmental editing includes comprehensive, in-depth notes
Manuscript evaluation provides more general feedback on what does and doesn’t work in the story
Line Editing
Sentence- and paragraph-level editing
Revisions to words and language
Focus on ambiguity, redundancies, repetitiveness, flow, clarity, tone, and voice
Copyediting
Fix errors in spelling, grammar, word use, and punctuation
Flag possible issues with consistency, clarity, and flow
Check facts and flag possible copyright issues
Create style sheet
Proofreading
Final pass of a manuscript before publishing or printing
Surface-level check for errors in spelling, punctuation, formatting, and obvious facts
Follow the writer’s or copy editor’s style sheet
Let’s work together
I work with books, magazines, articles, blogs, website copy, and other content in the following genres:
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Literary Fiction
Psychological Thriller
Whodunit
Mystery
Suspense
Magical Realism
Contemporary Romance
Chick Lit
Nonfiction
Memoir
Art and Culture
Music
Travel
Lifestyle
Food and Beverage
Personal Growth