I provide copyediting, line editing, mechanical editing, substantive editing, and formatting services in both American and British English conventions. The editing packages below are ideal for essays, literary works, screenplays, blog posts, podcast scripts, and creative writing. For more information about how my editing services work, please see my page on what to expect. Please also review my editing “philosophy,” payment policies, and guidance for writers on a budget. See here for my writing and research services.
Packages
Not sure which package is right for your draft? I am happy to do a preliminary assessment and make a recommendation. Don’t see a service you need? My rate for miscellaneous services is US$ 40/hour. Contact me to discuss options.
Outlining & Development
• Guidance on structure, pacing, internal consistency, and development of themes, arguments, plots, characters, etc.
• Assistance with addressing agent or publisher revision requests
• Coaching via email (see here for policy on virtual meetings)
Mechanics, Style & Usage
• Editing for spelling, grammar, punctuation, audience-appropriate usage, and search engine optimization (SEO)
• Assistance with clarity and concision
• Correction of homophone errors and typos
• Identification of overused words and redundant phrasing
• May overlap with publisher guidelines compliance editing
Guidelines Compliance
• Assistance with publisher guidelines compliance
• May overlap with document formatting services
Document Formatting
• Proper formatting of cover pages, automated tables of contents, chapter headings, etc.
• Margins, pagination, automated headings, spacing, and page breaks
• Kindle formatting
Finishing Touches
• Final proofreading of well-edited document
• Final check for document formatting issues
Comprehensive Edit + Format
• Guidance on structure, pacing, and development of themes, plots, characters, etc.
• Assistance with addressing agent or publisher revision requests
• Also includes all services listed under the following packages: (1) Mechanics, Style & Usage; (2) Guidelines Compliance; (3) Document Formatting; and (4) Finishing Touches
To discuss setting up services please contact me by email or through my website contact form.
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. ~ Mark Twain
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