Editing Services
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I welcome writers from all paths. Whether you are looking to independently publish, pursue traditional publishing, or want feedback as you grow through your writing journey, you have a place here. I offer developmental edits, line and copy editing together, and proofreading.
To receive a quote and sample edit, please reach out through my contact form below or click on "request a quote" to take you there.
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Developmental Editing
A developmental edit is the foundational piece of editing and should always come first. Here, we focus on big picture items: character arcs, pacing, structure, plot growth, tone, and world-building.
Together, we will honor your voice and vision while we refine the pages and make your story pop.
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Line & Copy Editing
A line edit primarily focuses on style, flow, and quality at the sentence level. I help you choose the strongest version of your vision while preserving your voice and unique style.
Copy editing primarily focuses on technical grammar, punctuation, and consistency. I help you polish the content on page to its best and most accurate form.
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Opening Chapters Feedback
$50.00
Your opening chapters will either make your readers flip the page or put it down. In this service, I will review your first three chapters, give editorial feedback, and give feedback from a reader's perspective. If you are unsure what kind of edit you need or simply want another set of eyes on your opening pages, this is the service for you. Please fill out the contact form below indicating you'd like to book this service and I will reach out.
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Proofreading
Proofreading is the final step before publishing. Here, I read over your manuscript to check for errors: grammar, spelling, missing or extra words, and consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the right time for a developmental edit?
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A developmental edit is the first step of the process. I encourage everyone to do a self edit first. This way, we can work together on the cleanest version of your manuscript.
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When is the right time for a line or copy edit?
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Line and copy editing is one of the last steps of the process. So, I ask that you have done a self developmental edit, revisions, and a self line edit before we work together. This ensures that not only are we working with the cleanest copy, but that we are editing the final copy.
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Why do you need pages for a sample edit?
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This request has multiple reasons. One, this allows me to see the scope of work to give an accurate quote. And two, a sample edit gives you an idea of what kind of editor I will be and if you think we will work well together.
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How do you do your edits?
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I give in-line edits and feedback for line and copy editing. For line and copy editing, it is important for you to read the changes and what they look like in your manuscript. However, I always create a comment with a copied version of what I changed and why. This way, you don't lose what you had should you decide against the change. For developmental edits, I will create an edit letter for the first round and then do in-line editorial notes for the second round.
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Do I keep the rights to my work if I hire you?
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Absolutely! You always retain the rights to your work. If I want to make promotional content, I always ask and tell you exactly what I want to use. It doesn't hurt my feelings if you tell me no. It's your work!
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How do I get in touch with you to become a client?
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Submit an inquiry below with your genre, word count, and brief premise. If it is something I would take on, I will email you with a page request and return a sample edit. After you are a client, you can reach me via email. Please do not send inquiries via DM as they will be unread and deleted.
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Request a quote!
Market rates for editing are between $0.02-0.04 per word. Your quote will vary depending on word count and scope of work.
Please fill out the contact form and I will be in touch.