Copyediting
The nitty-gritty details
What is Copyediting?
You can think of this as the last step before your manuscript is formatted into a book!
Copyediting examines the sentence-level details of your manuscript. We’re talking really technical here. Each sentence is examined with intense focus looking for continuity issues, but more importantly, grammatical and spelling errors.
What Do I Focus On?
- Verifying character and setting details for consistency
- Fact-checking names, dates, locations
- Correcting typos
- Verifying spelling and phrase usage
- Addressing grammar and tense issues
- Fixing missing and misused punctuation
- Adjusting numeral vs written-out numbers
- Applying correct capitalization and italicization
- Overall, enhancing readability
This is the nuts and bolts of your manuscript, necessary but not necessarily pretty
Timelines & Rates
Rates: $0.012 per word. Additional fees may apply for expedited turnaround times.
Scheduling: Some services may need to be scheduled several months in advance.
If you are under a tight deadline, please let me know in the contact form!
Combination Edits: Discounts are available for booking more than one editorial service.
Returning Authors: Discounts are available for authors returning with new books.
Ready to get started?
The Editing Process
Initial Consult Call
We'll have a 30 minute video or phone call to discuss your project and which services best meet your needs right now and what each service entails.
Sample Edit
Optional: I can perform a complimentary sample edit of 1000 words of my choosing from your manuscript.*
Full Edit
Once we agree on a service and you're happy with your sample edit, I will begin the editing the entire manuscript.
Receiving Your Edits
When I'm done editng your manuscript, I'll send you an email with a few documents: 1. your manuscript with in-line edits and comments 2. an editorial letter summarizing my findings and suggestions 3. a style sheet.**
Follow-up Call
After you've had time to digest my edits, we'll get on another call and go over my feedback, your questions, and what to do next.
Initial Consult Call
We'll have a 30 minute video or phone call to discuss your project and which services best meet your needs right now and what each service entails.
Sample Edit
Optional: I can perform a complimentary sample edit of 1000 words of my choosing from your manuscript.*
Full Edit
Once we agree on a service and you're happy with your sample edit, I will begin the editing the entire manuscript.
Receiving Your Edits
When I'm done editng your manuscript, I'll send you an email with a few documents: 1. your manuscript with in-line edits and comments 2. an editorial letter summarizing my findings and suggestions 3. a style sheet.**
Follow-up Call
After you've had time to digest my edits, we'll get on another call and go over my feedback, your questions, and what to do next.
*Developmental editing and manuscript assessments do not include a complementary sample edit.
**A style sheet is only provided for line editing, copyediting, and proofreading services.