Copyediting

This type of editing is designed to correct mechanical errors or inconsistencies in the manuscript. I focus on the 4 Cs of editing: clarity, consistency, correctness, and, above all, communication. This service is more than just a proofread. It includes a style sheet for your book or series, fact-checking, and correcting deeper errors involving style and voice to get your manuscript as close to polished as possible. This service is recommended before the final proofread when time and budget allow.

Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Make sure sentences are clearly stated and easy to follow
Check for consistent voice and style throughout manuscript (capitalized terms, character names, hyphenation, etc. are the same throughout)
Light Fact-checking
Make sure consistency is applied throughout
Conform to style guides as necessary

You will receive:

A clean copy of the edited manuscript
A copy of the edited manuscript with Track Changes and comments, so you can review, accept, or reject specific edits
A second pass to spot check minor changes or requests you need to address
A discount on future copyediting or proofreading for the same manuscript