Here's how I help
Here's the deal for you, dear writer. You have toiled and agonized. You have put your blood, sweat, and tears into your project. You have been working for so long, and so hard, into writing your piece that it has become your petulant child: You love it so dearly that you can't see past the kicking and screaming temper tantrum it's throwing.
That is where I come in. I offer various editing services for whatever suits your needs. As an outsider looking in, I can see objectively where your writing may need a little bump. I'll spot an error on your page that-even in your thousandth careful reread-you may have somehow missed.
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Developmental Editing
- This is a big-picture look at your manuscript. I will point out parts in your story where readers may get confused, where the plot and/or character development doesn't line up, and I'll suggest general changes that strengthen your work. This doesn't include copy editing (although I will fix any egregious errors that I spot). Keep in mind that I'm not rewriting your piece - it's still all yours. We will have an ongoing exchange, and I will guide you through suggestions.
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Line Editing
- Line editing is sandwiched between the dev edit and copy edit. It focuses less on grammar and more on the strengthening of your story. There will be edits for flow, continuity, and repetition, to name a few.
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Copy Editing
- Copy editing is a more substantive edit. I edit for grammar, sentence structure, and freshen up your piece. I will go through, line by line, to make sure every word works with the ones prior and subsequent.
Frequently asked questions
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The general pricing varies based on the length and type of project. I offer discounts for first-time authors and referrals. Once you send me the document, I'll send you an invoice for the first half of the payment. The final will be due upon completion.
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Absolutely! You and I are a team, and it’s key that we work well together. If you want to make sure our ideas align, send me a chunk of your work and I will review it for free.
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I rely on the 18th edition of Chicago Manual of Style for a guide, and I use Merriam-Webster for the dictionary. When the need arises, I will also create a style guide specific to your piece to maintain consistency.