Editing

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I am a professionally trained editor/writer with certificates in editing and writing from the University of Washington.

I work with projects big and small and look forward to helping polish your writing. I accept book manuscripts in all genres, essays, corporate documents, and website content. Below is an example of the type of editing projects I am eager to help with:

• Book manuscripts
• Digital content (websites, eBooks, newsletters, etc.)
• Corporate documents
• Online marketing material
• Magazine articles
• Advertisements and brochures
• Social media posts
• Research papers
• Resumes and cover letters

Developmental editing starts with key items, such as reviewing your manuscript plot, story structure, point of view, character development, voice, and writing style.  A full mark-up of your manuscript with queries will help point out issues, great content, opportunities for improvement, and suggestions regarding important text edits.

Upon delivery of your edited project, you will receive an annotated document with text edits and margin comments (Track changes in MS Word, .doc)

Cost: $0.04 per word starting at a minimum of 30,000 words

Turnaround: 4 to 8 weeks (depending on word count)

Line editing is an opportunity to review your manuscript line by line, paragraph by paragraph at the chapter level to recommend additions, clarifications or possible cuts. It may just be an opportunity to shuffle things around so they flow better. Line editing will give your story the following help:

• Voice
• Theme
• Pattern
• Clears confusion
• Helps with dialogue
• Descriptions
• Clarity

 Line edits are different than copy edits which focus on spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. A copy edit is done to polish a manuscript prior to a final proof and publication. 

Upon delivery of your edited project, you will receive an annotated document with text edits and margin comments (Track changes in MS Word, .doc) and an editorial letter explaining my recommendations and feedback. (1-2 pages on average, .pdf)

Cost: $0.045 per word

Turnaround: 4 to 8 weeks (depending on word count)

Copy editing takes place following developmental editing and before proofreading. The main objective of copy editing is to read through a written work to identify problems such as:

• Incorrect grammar
• Spelling
• Tone
• Wordiness
• Awkward transitions
• Confusing syntax
• Misused words
• Uneven flow

I work with editing tools such as the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th ed, Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary, and create individual style sheets for larger projects.

Upon delivery of your edited project, you will receive an annotated document with text edits and margin comments (Track changes in MS Word, .doc) and if applicable a style sheet outlining unique words, preferred wording, and grammar and style rules specific to your project (.pdf)

Cost: $0.035 per word

Turnaround: 3 to 6 weeks (depending on word count)

Proofreading takes place after copy editing and before the work is published. I can help you prepare your content for publishing by looking for:

• Typos
• Spelling errors
• Formatting mistakes

Proofreading is the "final eye" of the editing process.

Upon delivery of your edited project, you will receive an annotated document with highlights and comments (Track changes in MS Word, .doc) and if applicable a style sheet outlining unique words, preferred wording, and grammar and style rules specific to your project (.pdf)

Cost: $0.025 per word

Turnaround: 3 to 6 weeks (depending on word count)