Editorial Services

What level of work does your manuscript need?

STRUCTURAL EDIT AND CRITICAL FEEDBACK:

Do you feel that your book needs a second pair of eyes? Does it need critical feedback to make it the best it can be? Do you need some help working through some plot issues? Do you need help to finish your manuscript?

I will read and annotate your fiction manuscript and

Highlight and offer solutions for: plot holes; pacing issues; continuity errors and inconsistencies; repetition; wordiness; unclear phrasing; inconsistency of terms or language; character issues; dialogue issues

Advise on: developing existing plot lines; discarding sub-plots that distract from the main themes; character development; language; pacing; theme.

I will read your non-fiction manuscript and

Highlight and offer solutions for: issues with structure; continuity errors and inconsistencies; repetition; wordiness; unclear phrasing; inconsistency of terms or language

Advise on: tone; accessibility to target readership; issues around sensitive subjects where I am able; language; conclusion; scope.

COPY EDITING:

Have you already been through several drafts of your work? Are you confident that you’re ready to publish but want to polish your text?

I will read and annotate your manuscript and

Highlight and offer solutions for: remaining spelling or grammar issues; inconsistencies in language; inconsistencies within the story such as character or place names, character descriptions; factually incorrect statements

A NOTE: Editing is a very personal service so I offer to read and mark-up a sample of a manuscript so that you can decide whether my feedback is useful and be sure that I understand your vision for your work. I want to make sure that I am a good fit for you and your book. If you want to engage me as your editor, I offer two one-hour Skype sessions for detailed questions and brainstorming as part of the package.

For a no-obligation quote please email me with your word count, a description of your work and what your goals are.

I also offer proofreading services if I have time in my schedule or I can recommend one of my trusted freelance colleagues. Get in touch if this is what you need.