Services
Nonfiction Manuscripts:
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Copyediting: I will correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Depending on your needs, I can streamline the manuscript, eliminate redundant words and phrases, and help you make your points without a lot of jargon and needless words. I am an advocate of plain language, though I do understand the desire to sound polished and professional. I also work with non-native English speakers and ESL clients to help make their work more accessible to a broader audience.
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Copyediting Services
Will correct the following:
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Mechanical Issues:
-Punctuation
-Grammar
-Spelling
-Capitalization
Language Issues:
-Sentence structure
-Usage issues/errors
Point Out/Query
But Will Not Rewrite:
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-Wordy paragraphs
-Clunky sentences
-Repetition
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This level will address the basic errors, but not improve the overall flow of the piece. I only recommend this for the most budget-conscious customer.
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Fee: $.02-.03 cents per word. A manuscript of 50,000 words would range between $1000-1500 per project.
Will correct the following:
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Mechanical Issues:
-Punctuation
-Grammar
-Spelling
-Capitalization
Language Issues:
-Sentence structure
-Usage issues/errors
Style Issues:
-Suggest fixing wordy paragraphs
-Suggest fixing clunky sentences
-Suggest improving flow of plot or holes in logic
-Suggest alternative word choices
-Suggest avoiding repetition
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This level will address the basic errors, and give alternatives to improve the overall flow of the piece. The sentence structure
will be improved, and the meanings will be clarified.
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Fee: $.03-.04 per word. A manuscript of 50,000 words would range between $1500-2000 per project.
This package is a combination of Developmental (Substantive) Editing and Copyediting. I will correct the following:
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Mechanical Issues:
-Punctuation
-Grammar
-Spelling
-Capitalization
Language Issues:
-Sentence structure
-Usage issues/errors
Style Issues:
-Rewrite wordy paragraphs
-Rewrite clunky sentences
-Query flow of plot or logic
-Vary/improve word choices
-Eliminate repetition
-Eliminate wordiness
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Query or Fix:
-Fact-checking
-Faulty logic
-Citations/Endnotes
-Verify ambiguous statements and clarify points.
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This level will delve into developmental editing to improve the entire manuscript, rewrite clunky/wordy sections, and improve pace, tension, and character development (in fiction).
In non-fiction, fact-checking, clarity, and concision are key. The manuscript will be easier to read by deleting repetitive or wordy sections, and points will be more clear and understandable.
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Fee: $.04-.06 (or higher) per word. A manuscript of 50,000 words would range from $2000-3000 per project.