
My Services
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Proofreading
I will look for spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical errors or inconsistencies, as well as typos, missed words or phrases, timeline issues, and chapter titles/progression, correcting them accordingly. Suggestions may be made occasionally regarding sentence structure and word choice to avoid repetition or enhance the story.
Proofreading Fees:
$.006 (US Dollars) per word
Minimum $75.00 Proofreading Fee
*Manuscript must be edited before proofreading is requested. Please allow a minimum of 7 days for turnaround. Microsoft Word with Track Changes. One read through done. Invoicing is done via Paypal with approximately a 3.49% Paypal charge added.
* I reference both The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster whenever necessary.
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Copy Editing
This service offers a thorough mechanic review of grammar, punctuation, spelling, timeline consistency, transitional phrasing and overall sentence structure. I will address redundant and filler words, while also performing light fact-checking.
Copy Editing Fees:
$.008 (USD) per word
Minimum $150.00 Copy Editing Fee.
* Please allow a minimum of 10 days for turnaround. Microsoft Word with Track Changes. One read through done. Invoicing is done via Paypal with approximately a 3.49% Paypal charge added.
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Content Editing
This service focuses on full storyline organization, continuity, and character development, including but not limited to: pacing and flow, plot and character consistencies, timeline consistencies, and structure and style true to the author’s brand and voice.
This service does not take the place of a line edit, copyedit or proofread, and should be the first step in your editing process.
* Please note I do not provide content editing services for paranormal or fantasy genres.
Content Editing Fees:
$.01 (USD) per word
Minimum $200.00 Content Editing Fee.
* Please allow a minimum of 10 days for turnaround. Microsoft Word with Track Changes. One read through done. Invoicing is done via Paypal with approximately a 3.49% Paypal charge added.
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Excessive Editing & Rush Fees
Excessive Edit Fee for Proofreading:
Manuscripts with excessive errors (beyond 500 errors per 50K words) will be charged an additional $50.00 fee per every additional 500 errors.
Rush Fee:
Should you request a turnaround time of less than five days for a manuscript longer than 75,000 words, then I will add a $50.00 rush fee to the proofreading or editing fee.