Developmental Editing
As a published author myself and a prolific reader, I will expertly find any dangling plot threads, flat character arcs, and details that are repetitive or confusing and correct them, turning your good book into a great one.
In addition to my critique and suggestions, my edit includes the following:
- Polish your phrasing to be engaging and adhere to your genre standards
- Preserve your unique author's voice (no changes just for the sake of making a change)
- Multiple read-throughs to ensure I catch everything
- Everything included in the Line Edit
Developmental editing includes a thorough critique of your work and any issues I point out will also come with recommendations on how to fix them.
Rate for this service: $0.03 per word
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Line Editing
Unlike a developmental edit, which analyzes your plot elements and focuses on improving the story, the LINE edit (sometimes called a copy edit) is me improving your actual text. I'm fixing those run-on sentences and the punctuation. I'm checking for homonyms, misspellings, and awkwardly-phrased paragraphs. In other words, I'm making your text publish-ready.
This is a service for authors who have already done the work of perfecting their plot in a critique group or with another editor. Now you're ready for the last step before publishing.
Price for this service: $0.02 per word
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Nonfiction Editing
Releasing a nonfiction book has the power to position you as a thought leader in your industry. A thorough edit ensures your reader is focusing on your life-changing ideas, rather than being distracted by typos or unclear sentences.
Are you looking to take your book release to the next level? Look no further! As your editor, I will help bring your book to life and make it the best it can be.
With this service, you can expect:
- A thorough review and critique of your manuscript
- Detailed feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of your book
- Suggestions for improvement and clarification
- Corrections to grammar, phrasing, and punctuation
I have been a full-time editor for over 15 years, working with a wide range of genres, from literary fiction to politics to finance. No matter what your book is about, I have the expertise to help make it shine.
Don't settle for a mediocre manuscript, improperly cited references, or off-base formatting. Trust me to make it ready for the best-seller list.
Price for this service: $0.03 per word
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Proofreading & Formatting
The final step for your text before publishing is proofreading.
Proofreading includes a final up-close examination of the text, finding pesky typos, missing words, and other small errors the other layers of editing missed. You can expect:
- Flawless grammar
- Perfect punctuation
- Correct spelling and checking for homonyms
- Cross-checking your text with your style sheet
Price for this service: $0.005 per word
Once your text is perfect, it is time for formatting.
Each book is unique, as are your preferences. Having me format your book means:
- Customizing your text to the trim size you want
- Adding drop-caps or decorative elements
- Image placement
- Page numbers, headers & footers, and pagination
Formatting means having a publish-ready ebook, paperback, and/or hardback file, plus ePub, PDF, or any other format you need.
Price for this service: Varies based on needs