Editing Services

Ready for an editor, but you’re not sure which kind? Here’s how I can help you:

• Line (or Copy) and Content Editing. I'll give your manuscript the full editing treatment to make your writing stronger. Here are some of the things I look for and work to improve while editing:

  • Readability

  • Show vs. Tell

  • Word Choice

  • Clarity

  • Consistency

  • Pacing

  • Sentence/Paragraph Structure

This type of editing also includes Proofreading. With this lighter version of editing, I will read through the manuscript and note typos and grammatical errors including punctuation, spelling, and other technical concerns. Proofreading makes good writing shine.

• Beta Reading/Manuscript Critique (partial or full). You'll tell me what you're struggling with, and I'll read through your story looking for ways to make it better. I'll be looking for plot holes, pacing, and developmental issues plus giving you feedback on anything you've identified to me as a problem area. It's a little like a developmental edit, but not as in-depth.

• Book Synopsis Writing and/or Editing (add-on). If I’ve already edited your book, I’m familiar enough with the story to write your back cover blurb! I offer writing and/or editing your book blurb as an add-on service for editing clients. If you’d like a quote for this service, just let me know! (Note: I offer this service to all authors, but if you’re not an editing client of mine, the cost would also include reading the book, so the price would be significantly higher.)

*rates vary based on length of manuscript (word count), assistance needed, and your desired timeframe