Services

Copyediting

Includes:

  • FREE sample (1,500 words) to determine pricing

  • edits of spelling, capitalization, punctuation, hyphenation, abbreviation, and formatting errors

  • edits of grammar, syntax, and usage errors

  • proofreads and edits of all Scripture

  • suggestions for wordy passages

  • queries of infelicities, possible factual errors, and organization/logic errors

  • notes for any text, tables, or illustrations that may require permissions to reprint

Starts at $0.008/word, plus style sheet (price per project)

Developmental Editing

Manuscript Evaluation

Find

  • plot holes

  • inconsistencies

Provide

  • detailed fixes and suggestions

Starting at $0.018/word

Book Doctoring

Evaluate

  • characters

  • storyline

  • ideas

Provide

  • in-depth fleshing out of all characters and storyline

  • suggestions for filling in holes

Starting at $0.032/word

What you can expect from me:

Styles:

  • Chicago Manual of Style 17/18

  • The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction

  • Associated Press (AP) Style

  • Modern Language Association (MLA)

Dictionary:

  • Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary Eleventh Edition

Communication:

  • I will be in touch with you throughout the entire process

Deals:

College Student Discount

  • 50% off when using an @edu email

Loyalty Discount

  • Developmental + Copy Editing

    • 25% off copy edit

Considerations:

Re-Evaluation

  • Editor has the right to 7 days to re-evaluate the cost of the project following receipt of full MS

  • Author has the right to accept/deny any changes within 3 days of new proposal

Contract

  • Editor will provide a full contract

    • Developmental Editing

      • Upon receipt of MS

    • Copy Editing

      • Following free sample

      • Following re-evaluation if any changes are necessary

Approved Forms of Payment:

  • Venmo

  • PayPal

Limited Form of Payment:

  • Personal Check/Money Order

    • Only for those who have a direct connection to someone I know who can vouch for you