Developmental Editing by Abby CleggDevelopmental Editing by Abby Clegg

Developmental Editing

Abby Clegg

Starting at

/hr

About this service

Summary

This service is your “big picture” edit. My job here is to help you execute the vision or requirements for your text. This can involve:

idea development

structure

chapter/section organization

As an editor, it is most important for me that I discern the heart of what you, the author, are trying to communicate. I want to help your language communicate that heart in a clear, consistent, and compelling way.

What's included

Redlined Copy
After the editing process, clients will receive a redlined copy of their text that will include track changes of all low-level changes made by the editor (comma inserted, spelling change, etc.) and comments with higher-level queries (identifying unclear phrasing, clarifying section organization, etc.).
Clean Copy with Comments
After the editing process, clients will receive a clean copy of their text that will include all changes accepted (i.e. changes not visible on the document) but retain comments with higher-level queries (identifying unclear phrasing, clarifying section organization, etc.).
Summary Email/Coaching Session (Optional)
Clients who desire more personalized feedback can request an email or a coaching session to discuss difficulties in the writing process or any questions regarding edits previously completed.
Clean Copy without Comments (Optional)
In addition to the first two options, clients can request to receive a clean copy without comments so that no changes are immediately visible on the document.

Skills and tools

Copy Editor

Writer

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

Notion

Industries

Publishing

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