I will read the story and provide my thoughts on the overall plot and structure. I will also give comments on how you could improve in certain areas.

Notes will be left on every chapter and section with my thoughts and feedback.

After I have finished reading your book I will supply you with a two page summary of my thoughts and critiques. You can also count on tips on improving in the future plus helpful resources and tools to use going forward.

Copyediting focuses on the mechanics of the text following the rules of a given style guide. Copyediting encompasses editing for advanced grammar, punctuation, citing, consistency, clarity, and style errors. My process includes correcting obvious mistakes and working with the author on more significant clarity issues. I am most familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style, and The Associated Press Stylebook, but I can work with any style needed.

This service is for writers of fiction or non-fiction works of any length or genre that have already been developmentally edited and line-edited.

Copyediting focuses on the mechanics of the text following the rules of a given style guide. Copyediting encompasses editing for advanced grammar, punctuation, citing, consistency, clarity, and style errors. My process includes correcting obvious mistakes and working with the author on more significant clarity issues. I am most familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style, and The Associated Press Stylebook, but I can work with any style needed.

This service is for writers of fiction or non-fiction works of any length or genre that have already been developmentally edited and line-edited.

Copyediting focuses on the mechanics of the text following the rules of a given style guide. Copyediting encompasses editing for advanced grammar, punctuation, citing, consistency, clarity, and style errors. My process includes correcting obvious mistakes and working with the author on more significant clarity issues. I am most familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style, and The Associated Press Stylebook, but I can work with any style needed.

This service is for writers of fiction or non-fiction works of any length or genre that have already been developmentally edited and line-edited.

Line editing is an in-depth look at the tone and structure of the text. Line editing means going line by line to ensure everything flows naturally in a precise and consistent manner. Typical line edits will look at the uses of voice, syntax, word choice, punctuation, style choices, filter words, dialogue, and pacing to offer suggestions on how best to draw in readers. Line editing is a form of substantive editing best done after developmental editing and before copy editing.

This service is for writers of fiction and non-fiction who have finished their document after working with a developmental editor. Line editing will punch up your text to be more entertaining to readers.

Proofreading is the last step before publication, which encompasses a final quality check with minor grammar, spelling, and style corrections. I will also review the typesetting and layout of the manuscript making minor corrections according to the style guide.

This service is for fiction or non-fiction writers with a ‘Proof’ of their text: i.e., a manuscript that has undergone developmental and copy editing and is typeset and formatted for print. Proofreading is the final step to ensuring quality before publication.

All rates vary depending on the scope of work needed.

If you are unsure what type of editing you need, send in up to 1,000 words for a sample edit, and I can determine the best option for the text.

If you are a new author trying to get your first book published, I’m here to help with some tips and tricks of the trade.

I will answer some of your questions about self-publishing and give you some ideas on marketing your book. Learn about internal book design, formatting, and cover design. I can help you structure your story and write to a target audience.

If you are trying to edit your book, I can share some of my personal editing process to help guide you through editing.

Don’t worry about taking notes because I will provide a meeting summary the next day.

I look forward to talking with you!

Copyediting focuses on the mechanics of the text following the rules of a given style guide. Copyediting encompasses editing for advanced grammar, punctuation, citing, consistency, clarity, and style errors. My process includes correcting obvious mistakes and working with the author on more significant clarity issues. I am most familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style, and The Associated Press Stylebook, but I can work with any style needed.

This service is for writers of fiction or non-fiction works of any length or genre that have already been developmentally edited and line-edited.