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Editing Services
In compliance with listing at Preditors and Editors, I offer:
  • sample edits of at least one page (3-5 preferred)
  • estimated time required, subject to plus or minus 10%
  • an editing plan prior to contract signing
  • a written contract specifying payment timing and amounts, what kind of editing is to be performed, how cancellations will be handled, and a clear definition of any editing terminology, mileposts and deadlines

Email or call 858-571-5390 for details.

Complete editorial services are available for individuals and publishers, websites and businesses. Manuscripts over 10 pages require paper copy in addition to an electronic file of the document.  Printing service is available.

Examples of Services

Read and Critique

Most often requested for fiction manuscripts, obtain a seasoned reader/writer's reactions to your work. Specific issues addressed as requested with a written report about the manuscript's strengths and weaknesses. Usual areas covered include:

  • Overall concept
  • Sentence structures
  • Paragraphing
  • Repetitions
  • Theme support

Proofreading

Typographical errors are very difficult for the original writer to spot. A "second pair of eyes" is critical to preparing publishable writing of any kind. A typical proofreading includes correcting the following:

  • Punctuation
  • Capitalization
  • Spelling
  • Subject/verb agreement
  • Verb tense

Ghostwriting

This hybrid work ranges from editing, polishing, embellishing existing material (also called rewriting) to working with a publisher or credited author to shape a book from beginning to end, sometimes performing research duties. The latter is available only for nonfiction.

Formatting

Book manuscripts require special formatting. This service ensures correct line spacing, number of words per page, margins, control of "widows and orphans", headers or running heads (for academic work or textbooks), indentations, footnotes or endnotes and index layouts, paragraph spacing, chapter spacing, title page layout, contact information and other elements affecting the appearance of your manuscript.

Line editing or copyediting

In addition to proofreading your text or manuscript, this service offers attention to deeper structural matters such as:

  • Syntax
  • Grammar
  • Clarity
  • Coherence
  • Style factors