Has your manuscript been through the wringer with a developmental edit and/or a line edit? The next step toward publication involves getting down to the nitty-gritty with a copy edit. This level of editing addresses various mechanical errors and includes:
- Correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting
- Noting repetition and awkward phrasing and offering alternatives
- Ensuring style and content consistency (e.g., italics, ellipses)
- Flagging continuity problems
- Flagging potential libel or copyright issues
- Verifying accuracy of facts with light to moderate fact-checking
Copyediting does not address major plot or structural issues (this should have been done during a developmental edit), nor does it include rewriting of more than a word or phrase here and there (anything more substantial would be done during a line edit). However, the story and voice remain yours at all times. If I suggest a rewrite and give you examples of how something could be worded instead, it’s up to you whether you take the suggestion as-is, write something else, or ignore it entirely.
You always have the final say.
Looking for additional editing? Click here to check out bundled packages for a discounted price!
What you get:
- One (1) initial copy edit
- One (1) revision
- One (1) style sheet
- One (1) 60-minute follow-up Zoom call within 14 days of delivery (optional)
How quickly you get it:
- Generally 2-4 weeks after manuscript delivery.
- I will determine how soon I can get your manuscript back to you after I’ve completed a sample edit. If you need a project back before the date I provide, a rush fee of 20% 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.
How much it costs:
- Pricing starts at $0.01 per word.
- For an 80,000 word manuscript, the total project cost can range between $900 and $1,100. This accounts for word count, editing complexity, and turnaround time.
- Payment plans are available and encouraged!
Ready to get started?
Fill out the Inquiry Form, and I’ll get back to you within 48 hours with a sample edit and quote based on the information provided.
Interested but still not sure?
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! Simply click the “Just here for the sample edit” option on the Inquiry Form.
Has your manuscript been through the wringer with a developmental edit and/or a line edit? The next step toward publication involves getting down to the nitty-gritty with a copy edit. This level of editing addresses various mechanical errors and includes:
- Correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting
- Noting repetition and awkward phrasing and offering alternatives
- Ensuring style and content consistency (e.g., italics, ellipses)
- Flagging continuity problems
- Flagging potential libel or copyright issues
- Verifying accuracy of facts with light to moderate fact-checking
- Preserving writer voice
Copyediting does not address major plot or structural issues (this should have been done during a developmental edit), nor does it include rewriting of more than a word or phrase here and there (anything more substantial would be done during a line edit). However, the story and voice remain yours at all times. If I suggest a rewrite and give you examples of how something could be worded instead, it’s up to you whether you take the suggestion as-is, write something else, or ignore it entirely.
You always have the final say.
Looking for additional editing? Click here to check out bundled packages for a discounted price!
What you get:
- One (1) initial copy edit
- One (1) revision
- One (1) style sheet
- One (1) 60-minute follow-up Zoom call within 14 days of delivery (optional)
How quickly you get it:
- Generally 2-4 weeks after manuscript delivery.
- I will determine how soon I can get your manuscript back to you after I’ve completed a sample edit. If you need a project back before the date I provide, a rush fee of 20% 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.
How much it costs:
- Pricing starts at $0.01 per word.
- For an 80,000 word manuscript, the total project cost can range between $900 and $1,100. This accounts for word count, editing complexity, and turnaround time.
- Payment plans are available and encouraged!
Ready to get started?
Fill out the Inquiry Form, and I’ll get back to you within 48 hours with a sample edit and quote based on the information provided.
Interested but still not sure?
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! Simply click the “Just here for the sample edit” option on the Inquiry Form.
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