Want to publish your book? I edit and format manuscripts.
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About this service
Summary
FAQs
What genres can you edit?
Nonfiction: business, memoir, and self-help. Fiction: middle grade, young adult, and adult with a focus on historical, suspense, and coming-of-age.
What does your editing process look like?
I make edits in Microsoft Word with Track Changes ON. This ensures you can see the edits I make, accept the ones you want to keep and reject the ones you don't. Additionally, I leave comments within the document expanding on edit choices, as well as noting areas that I love (who doesn't love some encouragement?).
I'm unsure which type of edit I need...can you help me?
Simply contact me and we can talk further! I'll likely ask to look at a writing sample to better assess your editing needs.
What's included
Developmental edit
This type of edit is one writers use early on in their writing process. As a developmental editor, I look at your manuscript from a macro viewpoint, focusing on the big picture. For fiction: I help you identify structural issues, plot inconsistencies, and character arcs that could be strengthened. For nonfiction: I help you identify structural issues, organization your points for a smoother read, and arguments that could be strengthened.
Manuscript critique
This type of edit is one writers also use early on in their writing process. A manuscript critique entails my reviewing your synopsis and first three chapters. I then provide you with a document detailing areas of strength and weakness, as well as suggestions.
Content edit
This type of edit is the first edit that focuses on enhancing your manuscript through physical changes. I use Track Changes in Microsoft Word so you can see every change I suggest. You can then accept or reject the changes on your own time. Content edits focus on the page and paragraph level of your manuscript: - Is your writing tone best for your audience? - Does your choice of verbiage fit with your plot (fiction) or message (nonfiction)? - Is there anything you should cut our or expand on?
Line edit
In a line edit, I comb through your manuscript line by line with a focus on making your prose the best it can be. I will change individual words to better communicate your message and ensure each line flows into the next.
Copy edit
Once you feel you've completed all the edits you can, it's time for a professional copy edit. In a copy edit, I focus on finding grammar mistakes. At this stage, I also ensure your manuscript adheres to the Chicago Manual of Style industry guidelines.
Proofread
The final edit manuscript goes through before publication, a proofread can take your book from good to great. As a proofreader, I look for any typos or formatting issues that may have previously been missed. The goal of a proofread is to make your manuscript error-free and ready for publication.
Skills and tools
Content Editor
Proofreader
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Industries