Editing, Writing, and Content Services
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Manuscript Evaluations
What is a manuscript evaluation? A first toe-dip into editing after you've finished your draft, a manuscript evaluation provides macro-level analysis of and feedback on your manuscript’s big picture elements: structure, pacing, characterization, voice, and audience/marketability, as well as your goals for the work.
Including light markup, this is delivered to you in a 10–15 page memo.
My manuscript evaluation is a flat fee of $1,500, rather than a by-the-word or hourly rate.
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Developmental Editing
What is developmental editing? Also called substantive, structural, or content editing, a developmental edit covers the same ground (and memo) as a manuscript evaluation, but with heavier in-line queries, markup, and suggestions.
This service comes before a line edit, copy edit, or proofread, providing you an overall evaluation of the manuscript's "content, organization, and genre considerations" (Editorial Freelancers Association).
My developmental editing services start at $0.035–0.04/word or $60–70/hour.
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Copy Editing
What is copy editing? Probably what you're most familiar with! Copy editing concerns grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, basic fact checking, etc., to ensure your manuscript is smooth and error-free.
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A bit more fine-tooth than a line edit, a copy edit is for detailed consistency and accuracy and involves following a style guide (e.g., Chicago, APA, MLA). I prefer Chicago!
My copy editing services start at $0.03–0.035/word or $50–60/hour.
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Proofreading
What is proofreading? Traditionally this is done only once the manuscript is typeset and print-ready, just before publication, in order to catch minimal but noticeable errors.
​This is not as detailed as a copy edit, as it assumes a copy edit has already happened! That said, a proofread does check many of the same criteria as a copy edit: grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, etc.
My proofreading services start at $0.015–0.02/word or $45–50/hour.
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Copywriting
What is copywriting? You tell me! My seven years in marketing has had me writing blogs, press releases, case studies, website copy, ad and social media copy, newsletters, process documentation, how-to guides, and more.​
This is not necessarily related to the editing services above, but can definitely be done hand in hand or as an entirely separate project!
My copywriting services start at $0.3–0.35/word or $95/hour.
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Book Coaching / Writing Tutoring
What is writing tutoring? Tailored, 1:1 guidance and support on the skills you need to be a better and more consistent writer: things like structure and organization, making arguments, analyzing sources, editing and revision, and diction and grammar.
This can be for anything from academic papers and applications to personal essays and statements and, of course, creative writing.
My coaching services start at $90/hour but can be a flat retainer depending on your needs.
Benefits of Editing, Writing, Coaching, and Content Services
Getting a fresh set of eyes on your writing is always to your benefit. Especially when that set of eyes is attached to a person professionally trained to spot inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement.
Working with an editor allows you as the author to rest easy in the knowledge that your hard work is up to not only your standards but the standards of your readers and the publishing industry. And rest assured: As your editor, I am not here to change your voice or make your story my own. You are in control, and I am over the moon to offer my expertise and collaborate on getting your best work out there.
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The services on this page outline the possibilities for how we can work together, depending on where you're at in the manuscript polishing process. We can do one, we can do all; just say the word!