Once your manuscript has been through all other levels of editing, it’s time for one last polish. Proofreading is a final check for manuscripts that are almost ready for publication and includes:
- Correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting
- Ensuring consistency of names, dates, numbers, etc.
- Verifying accuracy of obvious facts (e.g., “The dog is brown.”)
Proofreading does not address major plot or structural issues (this should have been done during a developmental edit), nor does it correct mechanical errors on more than a surface level (a deeper edit would have been done during a line edit and copyedit).
I can proofread manuscripts in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat. My process has been optimized for Word documents, however, so PDFs that need proofread in Acrobat will require a slightly longer turnaround time. I do not format manuscripts for publication, as formatting is its own service, but I do check that those already formatted are correct and consistent.
What you get:
- One (1) round of proofreading
- One (1) 30-minute follow-up Zoom call within 14 days of delivery (optional)
- One (1) style sheet
How soon you get it:
- 1-2 weeks after manuscript delivery
- If you need a project back before the date I provide after a sample edit, a rush fee of 25% of the total project cost will be added as this requires me to put other responsibilities on hold so I can finish by the deadline..
Once your manuscript has been through all other levels of editing, it’s time for one last polish. Proofreading is a final check for manuscripts that are almost ready for publication and includes:
- Correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting
- Ensuring consistency of names, dates, numbers, etc.
- Verifying accuracy of obvious facts (e.g., “The dog is brown.”)
Proofreading does not address major plot or structural issues (this should have been done during a developmental edit), nor does it correct mechanical errors on more than a surface level (a deeper edit would have been done during a line edit and copyedit).
I can proofread manuscripts in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat. My process has been optimized for Word documents, however, so PDFs that need proofread in Acrobat will require a slightly longer turnaround time. I do not format manuscripts for publication, as formatting is its own service, but I do check that those already formatted are correct and consistent.
What you get:
- One (1) round of proofreading
- One (1) 30-minute follow-up Zoom call within 14 days of delivery (optional)
- One (1) style sheet
How soon you get it:
- Generally 1-2 weeks after manuscript delivery
- If you need a project back before the date I provide after a sample edit, a rush fee of 25% of the total project cost will be added as this requires me to put other responsibilities on hold so I can finish by the deadline.
Pricing starts at
$0.005 / word
For an 80,000 word manuscript, the total project cost can range between $500 and $700. This accounts for word count, editing complexity, and turnaround time.
Looking for additional editing? Click here to check out bundled packages for a discounted price!
Pricing starts at
$0.005 / word
For an 80,000 word manuscript, the total project cost can range between $500 and $700. This accounts for word count, editing complexity, and turnaround time.
Looking for additional editing? Click here to check out bundled packages for a discounted price!
REMEMBER: All edits are merely suggestions, and as the author, it’s your choice whether or not to implement any changes.
REMEMBER: All edits are merely suggestions, and as the author, it’s your choice whether or not to implement any changes.
Interested but still not sure? Send me a sample.
I’ll edit up to 1,500 words of your manuscript free of charge. That way, we both get an idea of what it would look like to work together!
Interested but still not sure? Send me a sample.
I’ll edit up to 1,500 words of your manuscript free of charge. That way, we both get an idea of what it would look like to work together!
