Proofreading
Proofreading is the final step before you format your manuscript for self-publishing or send it to an agent. I make sure any technical/mechanical mistakes missed or introduced by previous edits are fixed, leaving you with a clean, error-free manuscript.
Proofreading includes:
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Spelling
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Grammar
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Punctuation
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Capitalization
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Typos
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Hyphenation
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Numbers
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Incorrect/Missing/Extra Words
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Spacing/Formatting Issues
Proofreading starts at $0.01 USD per word. Projects requiring more work or a quicker turnaround time may cost more. Minimum $50 proofreading fee.
Copy Editing
Copy editing is the last editing step before your manuscript is proofread. I look at your manuscript word-by-word to ensure that all information is correct and flows well.
Copy editing includes:
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Word Repetition
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Internal Inconsistencies
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Fact Checking
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Grammar
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Spelling
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Punctuation
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Word Choice
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Syntax
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Clarity
Copyediting starts at $0.02 USD per word. Projects requiring more work or a quicker turnaround time may cost more. Minimum $100 copyediting fee.