Line and Copy editing
Essentially, 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.
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 use the current Chicago Manual of Style, the online Merriam-Webster dictionary for American English, and the online Oxford dictionary for British English. My revisions are done with track changes in Microsoft Word.
Suggested order for editing (not all steps are relevant for every author):
-Alpha reader
-Beta reader(s)
-Content/developmental/structural editing
-Line editing
-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.
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 an error-free manuscript.
Essentially, 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.
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 use the current Chicago Manual of Style, the online Merriam-Webster dictionary for American English, and the online Oxford dictionary for British English. My revisions are done with track changes in Microsoft Word.
Suggested order for editing (not all steps are relevant for every author):
-Alpha reader
-Beta reader(s)
-Content/developmental/structural editing
-Line editing
-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.
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 an error-free manuscript.