Services
As a freelance book editor, my goal is simple: to help you bring your manuscript to its full potential. Whether you’re working on a novel, memoir, self-help book, or nonfiction title, I offer a comprehensive range of editing services tailored to meet your specific needs. From initial concept to final polish, I’ll guide you through every step of the editing process to ensure your book is clear, compelling, and ready for publication.
Below are the services I offer for authors at any stage of their writing journey.
Line Editing
For: Authors who want to refine their writing at the sentence and paragraph level.
Line editing focuses on the finer details of your manuscript, ensuring that every sentence is clear, concise, and impactful. I’ll work on improving sentence structure, word choice, readability, and flow, while also ensuring consistency in tone and style throughout your manuscript. This type of editing is all about making your writing as strong and polished as possible, so every word carries weight.
What’s included:
Sentence-level edits to enhance clarity and readability.
Refinement of tone, style, and language.
Addressing issues like repetition, awkward phrasing, and overly complex sentences.
Ensuring consistency in voice and narrative style.
Perfect for:
Authors looking to refine their writing style and ensure clarity.
Writers who need help tightening up sentences and improving readability.
Copyediting
For: Authors who want to perfect their manuscript before the final polish.
Copyediting bridges the gap between line editing and proofreading. This stage focuses on refining your manuscript for clarity, accuracy, and consistency. I’ll review your work for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax, ensuring that your writing adheres to standard conventions without compromising your voice. Beyond correcting errors, I’ll also check for consistency in things like names, settings, and timeline, while enhancing readability to ensure your work flows smoothly.
What’s included:
Correction of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax errors.
Consistency checks for names, dates, places, and facts.
Enhancing clarity and ensuring smooth transitions between paragraphs.
Reviewing formatting issues that affect readability and presentation.
Verifying citations, references, and any other factual elements, if applicable.
Perfect for:
Authors who need a polished, error-free manuscript before submitting or self-publishing.
Writers who want to ensure consistency and accuracy across their work.
Developmental Editing
For: Authors seeking guidance on structure, pacing, character development, and overall narrative.
Developmental editing is ideal if you need in-depth feedback on your manuscript’s structure, story arc, and character development. This type of editing focuses on big-picture aspects such as plot, pacing, tone, and consistency, making sure your story flows seamlessly from start to finish.
What’s included:
Detailed feedback on plot structure, pacing, and chapter organization.
Guidance on character development and dialogue.
Suggestions for improving overall narrative flow and consistency.
Help with developing themes, tone, and voice.
Perfect for:
Novelists, fiction writers, and memoir authors in need of structural feedback.
Authors struggling with pacing or plot points that aren’t quite landing.
Proofreading
For: Authors who want a final check for errors before publication.
Proofreading is the last step in the editing process. After your manuscript has been edited and copyedited, proofreading ensures there are no lingering errors. This step is crucial to catch any remaining issues such as typos, misplaced commas, or formatting inconsistencies that may have been missed during earlier editing stages.
What’s included:
A final, thorough read-through of your manuscript.
Checking for typos, punctuation errors, and formatting issues.
Ensuring consistency in page layout, font style, and chapter headings.
Finalizing your manuscript for submission or self-publishing.
Perfect for:
Authors who have already undergone developmental and line editing and need a final polish.
Writers preparing to submit their manuscript to agents, publishers, or self-publish.
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Your manuscript deserves the best, and I'm here to help you make it the best it can be. Whether you're looking for a deep structural overhaul or a final polish, I’m dedicated to helping you reach your publishing goals.
Contact me today to discuss your book, receive a personalized quote, and learn how I can help bring your writing to its full potential.