Line and copyediting

Starting at

$

40

/hr

About this service

Summary

You want to give your readers beautiful, clean copy. I offer a blend of creative and technical editing services: line and copyediting. I'm great at helping you get your writing reader-ready.

Process

You send me your document.
I get to work. Your writing style and unique voice are uppermost in my mind as I go through. Zooming in closely on the text, sense-checking along the way, I check the following details:
grammar
spelling
punctuation
document formatting
style inconsistencies
anything else that pops up.

What's included

  • Line editing

    The goal is to achieve more pace and energy, and less clutter. The meaning doesn’t change, but the rhythm is improved. This enhances the central idea, and the reader has a much easier time absorbing it. I will: * smooth and simplify awkward phrasing * rework overused phrasing * highlight your distinctive voice * bring a harmonious feel to the text by introducing depth and contrast

  • Copyediting

    This service ensures that your text is as error-free as possible. You worked so hard on composing it. You don't want your reader distracted or irritated by mistakes and other issues. You want them to love your writing and come back for more! I will fix: * grammar * punctuation * spelling * formatting (font, spacing etc.)

  • End product

    If your document is in Word format, I’ll switch on Track Changes as I work. You’ll receive two versions: one showing all the Track Changes made, and one ‘clean’ version (all suggested changes accepted). You are then free to accept or reject any or all of the suggestions made. This leaves your text in beautiful, accurate, clean and readable shape. Your readers will be able to engage with your ideas, not get upset about typos or other irritations.


Skills and tools

Copy Editor
Copy Strategist
Editor
Microsoft Word
Scrivener
Squarespace

Industries

Publishing
Content

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