Copy Editing

Copy Editing

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Copy editing is the final edit before publication. Therefore, it should be completed after all other edits have taken place. This should include (at the very least) a developmental editor and a line editor. This package is for a comprehensive edit of your manuscript. I will give you book a thorough and detailed editing, tightening up its language as I remove all the wordiness. Moreover, I will edit on a deeper level to strengthen your story. All books/documents remain confidential. These will neither be shared nor shared without the author’s permission.

This package is suitable for the following documents:

  • All genres of fiction/non-fiction, short stories and chapbooks. This further includes novellas and novelettes.
  • Books for children and YA.
  • Blog posts. (Include multiple blog posts in one document for easy editing.)
  • Newspaper/magazine articles.
  • Business documents (cover letters, press releases, speeches, etc.).
  • Poetry.
  • Scripts for YouTube.
  • Academic and non-academic essays (Please let me know which citation you’re using when you order.)
  • Reviews: books, products, movies, etc.
  • Content intended to be published via social media.
  • One free revision.

Copy editing includes:

  • Checks for proper grammar, punctuation, spelling usage and syntax.
  • Checks for consistencies in regard to spelling, capitalization, numerals and hyphenation. Spellings which adhere to American, British, Australian or Canadian words/phrases will be considered here.
  • Corrects sentence structure and clarity of sentences. This may include suggestive rewrites left in track changes. I will rewrite them at the author’s request.
  • Ensures the content is in accordance with The Associated Press Stylebook or The Chicago Manual of Style. Please let me know if you prefer another stylebook.
  • Checks facts and information consistent to the novel/document. I will bring all questions to you (the author) before making any major changes.
  • Editing of all titles and subtitles, captions and illustrations for correct usage of grammar and punctuation.
  • Checks content for readability and clarity of information. This may include paragraph reorganization (at the author’s request).
  • Improvement on all headlines, leads and chapter leads of each book/document.
  • Checks consistencies (and inconsistencies) within the story. This applies to characterization, conflict/act, plot, setting, dialogue, POV, world building, etc.
  • Clarify all abbreviations, acronyms and/or jargon within the document.
  • Edits indexes, glossaries, appendixes, etc. per request of the author.
Word CountDelivery SpeedPriceDelivery Time
1 - 1,000Regular
Express
$25
$50
2 days
1 day
1,001 - 2,500Regular
Express
$40
$55
2 days
1 days
2,501 - 5,000Regular
Express
$75
$100
4 days
2 days
5,001 - 10,000Regular
Express
$125
$150
7 days
4 days
10,001 - 15,000Regular
Express
$175
$225
7 days
5 days
15,001 - 25,000Regular
Express
$250
$275
10 days
5 days
25,001 - 50,000Regular
Express
$375
$425
10 days
7 days
50,001 - 75,000Regular
Express
$500
$550
14 days
10 days
75,001 - 100,000Regular$75021 days
100,001 - 150,000Regular$1,00030 days

**Please contact me if you have documents/books larger than 150,000 words. All documents should be sent in either .doc or .docx format. I use Microsoft track changes.
**Please be aware this package does not include manuscript formatting.

Note: Delivery time includes the time of which I start work on your document. All holidays, nights and weekends are excluded from delivery time. Please contact me prior to ordering. One week is equivalent to five business days (Mon-Fri). I am in the Central Time Zone of the United States.

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