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No matter where you find yourself in the story writing process, editing can help solidify decisions, simplify your delivery, and assist in presenting your best foot forward to your intended audience. In starting an editor relationship, the first step typically involves a written assessment of strengths and weaknesses that outlines any further effort required from the author. Following agreed upon boundaries and expectations, subsequent drafts then often pass three main phases:

* DEVELOPMENTAL >>> Addresses plot structure, central character arcs and relationships, style and thematic questions, pacing issues, missing elements, and overall inspirations and purpose.
* COPY/LINE EDITING >>> Improves mechanics and readability of the author's prose, looking for grammatical or factual errors, style consistency, and any concerns with point of view, diction, or flow, importantly maintaining developmental choices.
* PROOFREADING >>> Polishes the final offering of the manuscript, particularly a thorough check on spelling, punctuation, and any other typos before publication.

The length of time within each or even necessity of certain stages can vary for many reasons, like skill level or genre, but I believe the most crucial element for success always goes back to open and honest communication. Find more detailed information below for editing services offered, including negotiable pricing, preferred client preparations, and miscellaneous additional options.



~ Developmental Editing ~



>>> Let's answer the big picture questions <<<



* Explore narrative options and critically identify your own and your central characters' motivations.

* Rewriting now should offer further clarity and not be experimental to avoid even more uncertainty.

* Only once the structure is solid should you spend time decorating the interior--effort here will prioritize CONTENT (what was said, not how you said it).

* Timing expectations should be more flexible.

* Pricing Estimate ~ $0.012/word



~ Copy/Line Editing ~



>>> Here's how your writing might sound better <<<



* Find varied ways to describe elements for your readers, where habitual nature doesn't translate as repetitive.

* If our interaction starts here, be prepared to discuss or present a developmental summary, including challenges.

* We're not knocking down walls in renovation here, but instead, rearranging or adding furniture to make each room more appealing or innovative within the design--effort here prioritizes DELIVERY.

* Timing expectations can be loosely determined.

* Pricing Estimate ~ $0.009/word



~ Proofreading ~



>>> Final detailing <<<



* Let a careful eye catch the misspellings, lost commas, and other minutiae overlooked by draft exhaustion.

* If our interaction starts here, be prepared to discuss or present prior editor notes and considerations.

* With the rooms in the house set, we're adding accent pillows, ironing curtains, and ensuring cleanliness without any significant changes--effort here must only prioritize APPEARANCE.

* Timing expectations can be more strict.

* Pricing Estimate ~ $0.006/word



~ Miscellany ~



>>> Customizations for you <<<



* Combined phases will be considered at lower pricing, especially if additional draft passes are minimal:

(Pricing Estimate ~ $0.012-0.018/word)

* Beta or Sensitivity reading requests will include written notes similar to an Editorial Assessment:

(Pricing Estimate ~ $0.007/word)

* Ghostwriting requests will be reviewed and priced individually, with particular note of genre and length.

* ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) review requests are welcomed at no cost but only possible as time allows.




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