Services
PUBLISHER
Most of the editing I undertake is intended to prepare a manuscript for print, often with publishers and service providers.
My Publishers' Rates are available to traditional presses, hybrid publishers, and author services.
Although I specialize in genre fiction, I accept all types of fiction and non-fiction projects.
I offer the option to work through you or to collaborate with authors directly.
My Publishers' Rates are adaptable to editing scope, timelines, and recurring projects. Connect With Me and we'll discuss your needs.
Structural Edit
Recommending the addition, removal, or rearranging of content as needed to suit a manuscript's intended audience and purpose.
Structural editing starts with a discussion with the author (sometimes the publisher or managing editor as well) about the intended direction of the manuscript.
Recommended changes, examples, and queries will be provided in-text using Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature (or equivalent), as well as a document addressing points of discussion. I am available after the completed edit should the author have any outstanding questions.
Stylistic Edit
Recommending changes to existing content to improve how it is read, perceived, and understood.
A stylistic edit addresses the larger elements of style, such as dialogue, description, narration, and how they are applied, as well as the more technical aspects that affect how the writing is read, such as sentence structure and vocabulary usage.
Recommended changes, examples, and queries will be provided in-text using Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature (or equivalent). I am available after the completed edit should the author have any outstanding questions.
Copy Edit
A technical review to ensure that the English language is used correctly and consistently throughout the manuscript.
A copy edit is meant to ensure both accuracy and consistency before typesetting. Corrections to spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic fact-checking will be provided in-text using Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature (or equivalent). I will query where required with my recommendation in instances where a fact needs to be verified or the ideal solution is unclear.
A style sheet will be requested of the publisher before we begin to ensure consistent use of numbers, alternate spellings, language preferences, citations, and so forth.
PLEASE NOTE: Although I can ensure citations are used consistently to a common reference standard (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.), I am not a reference editor. Verifying source information and ensuring accuracy of quotes is the responsibility of the author.
I am happy to provide free Sample Edits upon request, as well as examples of past work.