Editing and Proofreading Services
I offer sensitivity reading and three levels of editing. I take all types of writing, including academic, but I reserve the right to turn down a project based on content (either my lack of expertise or discomfort with the subject, e.g. “taboo” romance).
Fees are based on type and word count.
When you hire me to edit your work, here is what you will get, regardless of the length of the project:
- Free initial consultation
- First 2000 words free trial
- Ongoing dialog via email
- Manuscript returned in a timely fashion
- Promotion of the completed work, including cover reveals and links to sales on request
- Editor’s review on request
Sensitivity reading includes:
- in-depth reading for use of negative tropes and stereotypes in the following areas of expertise:
- non-binary gender identity
- bisexuality
- Judaism
- interfaith experiences
- age
- surface reading for other negative stereotypes related to marginalized identities, including racism, LGBTQ+ antagonism, and sexism
- in depth checks to correct stereotypes and/or information about the following occupations: healthcare and education
- in depth checks for accurate information regarding the following locations: Upstate New York; eastern Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts and its suburbs
Developmental edits include:
- story structure
- plot doctoring
- overall tone
Line edits include:
- sentence structure and flow
- vocabulary
- style and tone
Proofreading includes:
- grammar
- punctuation
- spelling
- word use, including repeated words and phrases
What you will need to provide on hiring me:
- The full document in .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf, or via Google Docs link
- A valid email address for returned documents
- Other information you feel I will need
- Please use the CONTACT FORM to provide details
Fees (minimum 5,000 words)
Sensitivity reading: 0.2 cents per word (word count x 0.002)
Developmental edits: 0.4 cents per word (word count x 0.004)
Line edits: 0.4 cents per word (word count x 0.004)
Proofreading: 0.4 cents per word (word count x 0.004)
Any 2 services: 0.6 cents per word (word count x 0.006)
Any 3 services: 0.8 cents per word (word count x 0.008)
If you add additional words after initial payment, you will be charged at the same rate as the rest of the document.
If additional words occur as a normal part of the editing process, no additional charges will be applied.
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