editing

A free, no-obligation, 1000-word sample edit is offered for all new clients.


References used include the Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary + Thesaurus.

All edits and suggestions are made in Microsoft Word with track changes.

DEVELOPMENTAL EDIT


The big-picture edit and one of the first steps in your editing journey. You may only have a rough draft, are stuck in the writing process, or want an objective opinion on your plot overall.




What this package includes

  • Your manuscript returned with in-line comments, edits, and suggestions addressing the below story elements.



What is addressed

  • Plot holes + loose ends
  • Character development
  • Plot and character arcs
  • World-building
  • Pacing
  • Necessary scenes + characters
  • Revise/reorder scenes


LINE Edit


The nitty gritty edit. You've done several rounds of self-edits, the plot is solid, and you are so close to being done you could just bless the cauldron, but you need a few more steps to get there!



What this package includes

  • Personalized style guide (if requested)
  • Your manuscript returned with in-line comments, edits, and suggestions addressing the below story elements.



What is addressed

  • Awkward, clunky, or confusing phrasing
  • Consistency
  • Grammar + punctuation
  • Flow + pace
  • Readability
  • Repetition
  • Sentence structure
  • Style
  • Typos and misspellings
  • Word choice
EDITING FAQ

How many times will you go over the work?

At least twice! Developmental editing may get a third pass, depending on your goals and the starting point.

Do you guarantee your work?

I guarantee my work will be done to the absolute best of my ability. I am a human and can never guarantee a 100% error-free return. I do promise and commit to being as thorough, precise, and dedicated as I possibly can to ensure not only both our satisfaction, but your success as well!

Can I ask followup questions?

OF COURSE! During the editing process, I like to keep an open line of communication between us, and this continues even after the work has been completed.

Is there anything you won't edit?

At this time, I am not accepting any non-fiction, graphic novels, screenplays, stageplays, poetry, work that needs English translation, or work using a non-American English dialect.

Do you have any content/trigger restrictions?

Only one! I will not read any books that involve the graphic torture and killing of animals.

For all other content warnings, I ask that you disclose any you feel could be found within your work. If you aren't sure, that is totally fine, I just prefer to have it noted beforehand. I will note any sensitive themes I feel should be added as I make in-line comments.

"It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?"

—winnie the pooh