editing
Editing is a broad term that breaks down into four levels from the most extensive to the least: developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading.
I offer line editing, copyediting, proofreading, and writing services. An explanation of each editing level,and its accompanying rate, can be found in the table below.
If you would like to work with me, I will perform a sample edit of your work. This will tell me where you are at in the writing process and confirm what level of edit you need. It will also give you insight into my editing style and ability.
I edit books (non-fiction, fiction, memoir, and children’s), business writing, technical writing, website content, and academic writing.
Tiers & Rates
Line editing takes an intensive look at your project line by line, analyzing each sentence and paragraph in light of the entire body of work. I review your work, fixing any mechanical errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, but it involves much more than that. Style, continuity, clarity, consistency, cohesiveness, and correctness are carefully considered while prioritizing your meaning, style, and voice. As your editor, I weigh what might need to be reworded, tightened, or eliminated. Conversely, I may ask for more specifics or an expanded explanation for a of portion of the text. Fact checking is also part of my work.
$ 0.035 per word
Lighter than line editing, copy editing is mainly concerned with the mechanics of grammar, capitalization, and punctuation. However, I will make changes where language is unclear and query any inconsistencies. Copyediting should only be performed after a line edit has been completed.
$ 0.025 per word
Proofreading is the last stage of editing before a book is deemed print-ready and should only be performed after all other editing stages are completed. This is the last stop to triple-check for any spelling, capitalization, or grammar errors. This is also the time when a book is scoured and scrutinized, making sure there is consistency across the board in numerous areas: formatting, spacing, fonts, numbering, table of contents, front matter, back matter, quotations, bibliography, and index.
$ 0.01 per word
With line editing, I take an intensive look at your project line by line, analyzing each sentence and paragraph in light of the entire body of work. I review your work, fixing any mechanical errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, but it involves much more than that. Style, continuity, clarity, consistency, cohesiveness, and correctness are carefully considered while prioritizing your meaning, style, and voice. As your editor, I weigh what might need to be reworded, tightened, or eliminated. Conversely, I may ask for more specifics or an expanded explanation for a of portion of the text. My line editing is really a three-in-one service as I conduct three passes, conducting a line edit, copy edit, and proofread. Fact checking is also included.
$ 0.035 per word
Lighter than line editing, copy editing is mainly concerned with the mechanics of grammar, capitalization, and punctuation. However, I will make changes where language is unclear and query any inconsistencies. Copyediting should only be performed after a substantial line edit has been completed.
$ 0.025 per word
Proofreading is the last stage of editing before a book is deemed print-ready and should only be performed after all other editing stages are completed. This is the last stop to triple-check for any spelling, capitalization, or grammar errors. This is also the time when a book is scoured and scrutinized, making sure there is consistency across the board in numerous areas: formatting, spacing, fonts, numbering, table of contents, front matter, back matter, quotations, bibliography, and index.
$ 0.01 per word
copywriting
Competition in the marketplace is fierce, and your first impression can make or break what you are trying to accomplish.
I can ensure your work stands out and your ideas come across clearly. I can save you time so you can accomplish what you set out to do in the first place.
I am experienced in academic, technical, business, and creative editing and writing.
Fees for copywriting are determined by a project’s length and specific requirements.