Professional Line Edit for Copy up to 30,000 words

Michael Caldwell

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Starting at

500

About this service

Summary

In a line edit, I methodically comb your document, line by line. I make revisions and comments in the document using the word processor of your choice (such as MS Word, or Google Docs). In addition to spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax corrections, I check and edit for readability, clarity, structural and ideological consistency, pacing, and cadence.

When I finish, you get a revised and commented copy of your manuscript, and a typed holistic debrief covering what I think is working well, what could be tweaked for improvement, and what may need to be revamped.

Process

First, we meet and greet, discuss the manuscript, and any concerns or questions you may have. We'll establish what we need from each other, and set clear expectations, scope, and compensation. Communication is welcome at ANY time, so you feel comfortable and heard.

You send me the document, and sit back and relax, knowing it's in good hands. If you'd like, I will do a nightly check-in, or I could work through to the end, contacting you when necessary - it's all totally up to you.

When finished, you will receive a copy of the edited and commented manuscript, and a holistic debrief with my recommendations and suggested next steps for you. I will also discuss any questions, concerns, or compliments!

We both sleep easy - you know your draft is completely set up for your next revision... and I can rest my eyeballs.

What's included

A copy of the commented and revised document
In a line edit, I methodically comb your document, line by line, for: • Verbosity & redundancy • Extraneous or overused words or punctuation • Poor transitions & unclear syntax • Tonal or tense consistency • Spelling, grammar, punctuation.
A holistic debrief document
Features overall considerations of the work as a whole in four categories: 1. Readability & clarity – does it sound good? 2. Structural & ideological consistency – does it look good? 3. Pacing & cadence – does it feel good? 4. What is working, what needs work, and what may need revamped.

Duration

1 week

Skills and tools

Copy Editor

Proofreader

Editor