Services
Prices are determined based on project. Send me a note, and we can discuss project details (stuff like word count and subject matter). We will determine where you are in the writing process and what type of editing you desire. I will return a quote within 24 hours of this discussion.
After a consultation, you will make a deposit of 50 percent of the total cost. Then you’ll send your work as a Word document to LaurynSmith11@gmail.com for review. I will return the document with Comments and Track Changes, as well as an editorial letter, depending on the agreed upon service. You may schedule a phone call to discuss your edits, any questions, and next steps in the editing cycle.
After a consultation, you will make a deposit of 50 percent of the total cost. Then you’ll send your work as a Word document to LaurynSmith11@gmail.com for review. I will return the document with Comments and Track Changes, as well as an editorial letter, depending on the agreed upon service. You may schedule a phone call to discuss your edits, any questions, and next steps in the editing cycle.
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CopyeditingSay goodbye to passive voice and lack of parallelism and hello to beautiful prose! Copyediting is the stage at which I review content for readability and run-of-the mill errors. I focus on fixing grammar, spelling, punctuation, stylistic inconsistencies, and mechanical blunders. I will recast sentences for clarity and brevity as appropriate, as determined beforehand. I will apply formatting preferences and ensure proper use of terminology. I will also do fact-checking on request. (Please note that you can choose between light, medium, and heavy copyediting. Copyediting often includes aspects of developmental editing – we’ll talk to see if this is right for you.)
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Still have some work to do? In the meantime, you might want...
Line editing. Line editing is similar to copyediting, but the focus is not on finding and fixing all errors on a technical level. Rather, the purpose of line editing is to make you aware of trends in your writing and language use. Maybe you unknowingly use the same word over, and over, and over again. Maybe the tense shifts back and forth. Maybe some syntax feels unnatural, or even superfluous. I will review your work, identify trends, and then give you an overview of how your writing can improve. (Line editing should only occur before copyediting.)
Manuscript evaluation. A manuscript evaluation is not as intensive as developmental editing and is best for authors looking for a high-level overview of what works and what doesn’t. I will provide first impressions, and even a “big picture” analysis with suggested next steps on request. I will focus on how the story advances, if your goals, voice, and perspective are clear and compelling, and if there are any particular writing tends in need of improvement. If you are looking to save time and money, many trends can be identified from a partial manuscript.
Manuscript evaluation. A manuscript evaluation is not as intensive as developmental editing and is best for authors looking for a high-level overview of what works and what doesn’t. I will provide first impressions, and even a “big picture” analysis with suggested next steps on request. I will focus on how the story advances, if your goals, voice, and perspective are clear and compelling, and if there are any particular writing tends in need of improvement. If you are looking to save time and money, many trends can be identified from a partial manuscript.