Editing

Developmental Editing

  • Plot/Scene analysis and story development addressed at a scene level to craft a stronger novel.
  • A one-hour video call.
  • An in-depth review of plot pacing, settings, characters, voice, motivation, and emotional beats with critique and suggestions on what is working and what could be improved.
  • Point out frequent areas for improved word choice.
  • Flag all larger issues including, plotholes, inconsistencies, tense problems, etc.
  • Major restructuring to ensure your manuscript is working as one cohesive narrative.
  • Editor acts as writing coach.
  • Writing technique handout provided to help the author improve their craft and address problem areas.
  • 5+ page editorial letter.
  • Editorial notes in manuscript.
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Line Editing

  • Improve prose at a paragraph level with general feedback on the story and development.
  • Unlimited email support.
  • Special emphasis at a sentence level to address voice, emotional beats, descriptions, setting, the difference between showing and telling, sentence structure and rhythm, avoiding cliches, scene transitions, and overall flow to make each paragraph fit the manuscript as one coherent and well-organized whole.
  • Improve sentence clarity.
  • Meets all professional publishing standards in compliance with The Chicago Manual of Style
  • Point out all areas for improved word choice.
  • Flag some larger issues including, plotholes, inconsistencies, tense problems, etc.
  • Minor restructuring to ensure your manuscript is working as one cohesive narrative.
  • Editor acts as writing coach.
  • Writing technique handout provided to help the author improve their craft and address problem areas.
  • Editorial notes in manuscript.
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Copyediting

  • Bring your completed manuscript to a professional level with additional general feedback on story and development and a second look to address any questions you may have.
  • Unlimited email support.
  • Improve sentence clarity.
  • Meets professional proofreading standards in compliance with The Chicago Manual of Style.
  • Point out areas for improved word choice.
  • Correction of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
  • Writing technique handout provided to help the author improve their craft and address problem areas.
  • Corrections in manuscript.
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Proofreading

  • Find and correct any last typos or grammatical errors.
  • Improve sentence clarity.
  • Correction of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
  • For stories I would rate 4-stars and above, I will provide an editorial review for use on Amazon, Bookbub, and Goodreads.
  • Corrections in manuscript.
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