Developmental Editing

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Have you finished a first or second draft and need an analysis of the big-picture?

Here are some examples of elements I evaluate:

  • Plot

    • Does the book have a satisfactory conclusion?

  • Structure

    • Is each scene efficiently moving the story forward?

  • Characterization

    • Does each character have a complete arch?

    • Is characterization consistent?

  • Theme

    • Will the reader discern your message?

  • Voice

    • Is your voice being used effectively?

This service includes a full pass of the manuscript with margin comments and an editorial write-up, which discusses elements that are working well and those that need strengthening.

A second pass after author revisions.

Copyediting

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Are you thinking about publishing options, but pesky-grammar errors are causing you grief?

Here are common mistakes I check for:

  • Grammar, spelling, and punctuation

  • Consistency and style

  • Clarity

  • Readability

  • Line-by-line review

This service includes a full pass at the sentence level with track changes, questions for clarity, and a style guide.

A second pass after author revisions and a final clean file.

Proofreading

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Is the finish line in sight? This final level of editing is where any remaining errors are caught.

During this last pass I look for:

  • Typos, spelling, punctuation

  • Style guide adherence

  • Font consistency

This service includes one full pass with track changes.

Consultation

Not sure what type of editing your project needs? Let’s talk about it.