Editing Services
Looks at:
Typing errors.
Repeating words or phrases.
Misspellings.
Passive voice.
Arrangement of the text.
Inconsistencies in hyphenation and capitalization.
I will provide you with:
Inline comments throughout your document.
If larger changes are needed, I will include an editorial letter detailing the suggestions and provide you with an opportunity to revisit the manuscript with a line edit.
Proofreading
Looks at:
Sentence structure and flow.
Readability of your choice of phrases–are they really communicating what you want them to?
Passive voice.
Unnecessary words or phrases that don’t serve your message.
Spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Basic fact-checking (such as historical dates, company names, brand capitalization).
I will provide you with:
Inline suggested edits throughout your document.
Comments throughout the manuscript on larger suggested changes and explanations of more complex changes.
Line Editing and Copyediting
Looks at:
Strengths of the writing, including structure, consistent voice, concisely written information, awareness of audience, tone used, length of chapters, references, quotes, fact checking, among others.
Areas of suggested improvement.
Type of editing manuscript would benefit from receiving.
Editorial Critique
I will provide you with:
An editorial letter detailing my findings and suggestions.
Comments in the document where examples are needed or are helpful for explaining points made in the editorial letter.
Let’s make your words shine.