Editing
If you are unsure whether you need editing services, ask yourself these three questions:
Has a professional editor evaluated my manuscript?
Have I verified my facts and references?
Is it original work?
We review and score based on:
Intended Audience (reading level, style, tone)
Literary Devices (metaphors and similes, foreshadowing, repetition)
Character Development
Dialogue and Narrative Flow
Description (use of imagery, setting)
Packages
Basic Edit:
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Correct all grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors.
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Correct minor errors in sentence structure and language rules.
Advanced Edit:
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Correct all grammatical errors and punctuation.
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Correct minor errors in sentence structure and language rules.
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Point out inconsistencies throughout the manuscript.
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Complete fact check of quotes and references.
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Red-line markup in manuscript
(*Red flags mark areas for author's revision consideration, service Does NOT include re-writes of poorly written sentences or awkward phrasing.)
Content Edit:
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Correct all grammatical errors and punctuation.
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Correct all errors in sentence structure and language rules.
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Point out inconsistencies throughout the manuscript.
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Complete fact check of quotes and references.
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Red-line markup and revision recommendations of poorly-written sentences and paragraphs as well as suggestions for further development.
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Up to three telephone or in-person meetings for an hour each.