Line and Copy editing
According to the EFA website:
"Line editors work at the sentence or paragraph level of a project. Like copyeditors, they correct errors, but their main focus is on improving the language and style of the text."
AND
"The role of the copyeditor is as broad as it is important. Copyeditors correct spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation; check cross-references . . . A copyeditor reviews all aspects of the manuscript at levels of response that vary from light (making a notation to the author) to heavy (revising the text)."
Basically, line editing is style, and copy editing is mechanics. Your sentences will be tighter, and your meaning will be conveyed effectively while preserving your style and voice. I will get rid of redundancy and filler words while also correcting grammar and punctuation and performing light fact-checking. I work on fiction in all genres of romance, including dark (and really dark), as well as fantasy, paranormal, and mystery/thrillers.
I use the current Chicago Manual of Style, the online Merriam-Webster dictionary for American English, and the online Oxford dictionary for British English. I use track changes in Microsoft Word for my revisions.
Suggested order for editing (not all steps are relevant for every author):
-Alpha reader
-Beta reader(s)
-Content/developmental/structural editing
-Line and copy editing
-Proofreading
One set of eyes will never catch all errors, so I recommend at least two sets of eyes during the editing process. Each author is ultimately responsible for working my suggestions into their final manuscript.
Note: My rates reflect one or two passes, but I will still perform a line and copy edit as defined above (one pass will NOT catch the same quantity or quality of edits as two passes). In addition, I don't concentrate on developmental/content, but if I notice something missing, I will mention it.
I'm committed to providing the best manuscript I can, and I will work with you until the end to perfect* your masterpiece!
*While the utmost effort will be given, I cannot guarantee a manuscript will be completely error-free.
According to the EFA website:
"Line editors work at the sentence or paragraph level of a project. Like copyeditors, they correct errors, but their main focus is on improving the language and style of the text."
AND
"The role of the copyeditor is as broad as it is important. Copyeditors correct spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation; check cross-references . . . A copyeditor reviews all aspects of the manuscript at levels of response that vary from light (making a notation to the author) to heavy (revising the text)."
Basically, line editing is style, and copy editing is mechanics. Your sentences will be tighter, and your meaning will be conveyed effectively while preserving your style and voice. I will get rid of redundancy and filler words while also correcting grammar and punctuation and performing light fact-checking. I work on fiction in all genres of romance, including dark (and really dark), as well as fantasy, paranormal, and mystery/thrillers.
I use the current Chicago Manual of Style, the online Merriam-Webster dictionary for American English, and the online Oxford dictionary for British English. I use track changes in Microsoft Word for my revisions.
Suggested order for editing (not all steps are relevant for every author):
-Alpha reader
-Beta reader(s)
-Content/developmental/structural editing
-Line and copy editing
-Proofreading
One set of eyes will never catch all errors, so I recommend at least two sets of eyes during the editing process. Each author is ultimately responsible for working my suggestions into their final manuscript.
Note: My rates reflect one or two passes, but I will still perform a line and copy edit as defined above (one pass will NOT catch the same quantity or quality of edits as two passes). In addition, I don't concentrate on developmental/content, but if I notice something missing, I will mention it.
I'm committed to providing the best manuscript I can, and I will work with you until the end to perfect* your masterpiece!
*While the utmost effort will be given, I cannot guarantee a manuscript will be completely error-free.