Copy Edit
Happy with the overall rhythm and flow of your prose, but comma splices are your downfall?
During a copyedit, I go over your manuscript line-by-line to catch grammatical mistakes, ensure style conformity and story continuity, double-check word usage, and perform light fact-checking. You get your copyedited manuscript with Tracked Changes and a guide designed to help you understand the changes I made and strengthen your prose.
How it works
First, let’s get to know each other! You can send through a request for a sample edit of 10 pages from the middle of your manuscript and/or we have a free discovery conversation to discuss your project, what you’re looking for, and answer any questions you have about the process. It also lets us get a feel for each other and see if we’d be a good fit to work together!
Next, we choose the timeframe for the edits to be completed, both sign the editing contract, and you pay a deposit. (multiple payment plan options available)
You submit your completed manuscript by the deadline specified, along with a style sheet if you have one.
I read your manuscript line-by-line, checking for grammatical mistakes, style conformity and story continuity, word usage, and light fact-checking. Changes are made in the manuscript with Track Changes, and in-line comments are added where needed for explanations of the changes and to query the writer.
I write a comprehensive guide to your copyedit, highlighting what types of changes I’ve made and why that you can refer back to again and again.
I return both your manuscript with edits and your guide. You have email support available for 90 days after edits are returned to answer any questions you may have.
What’s Included
Edited manuscript via Tracked Changes and on-page comments explaining larger changes and addressing any queries for you to review.
In-depth copyediting guide, including your writing strengths, types of changes I made, and next steps on how to review the edited manuscript.
Additional support over email to discuss the copyedit for up to 90 days after edits are returned.
Investment
Based on manuscript word count:
€0.005/word
Line editing and copyediting services are available as a package for a reduced rate of €0.012/word.