Services

I will edit in any genre. I enjoy reading in all of them, even YA and the occasional children’s novel. I simply enjoy the written word in all its forms.

I’ll also edit any length of project, from 500 words to 500,000 - as long as enough time is allowed.

Potential clients must state specifically what type of edit they are looking for:

» Substantive is a full-on content edit, including proofing for spelling, word usage, placement, grammar, punctuation and minor research to verify facts, if necessary. I first read the manuscript once, edit the file using MS Word with Track Changes and Comment functions used, then go over it one more time before saving the file separately, accepting all changes and proofing to verify changes will work, and that I haven’t missed something. If it all checks out, I send the edited file to the author for verification and their acceptance/rejection of suggested changes.

» Proofing is a once-over of already edited material, scanning for any anomalies with spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. No fact checking.

Fees are in US funds. Fees up to $50.00 must be paid upon contract agreement. Everything over $50.00 must be paid 50% up-front, 50% upon completion of project, via Paypal only. I am willing to make concessions on methods of payment, however if paying by check or money order, the entire fee must be paid, and there is a three week holding period while the payment clears. I now charge $45.00 US for any NSF check (thanks to one company, I now have bank charges for each and every NSF check I receive, and I must cover these). Any NSF problem through Paypal is handled by that company, I believe.

Fees - Substantive:
$1.50 per page, cap at $300

Fees - Proofing:
$0.50 per page, cap at $200

Book Packaging:
Mainly of interest to self-publishers or micropress publishers, this package includes substantive edit, follow up proof, interior layout design, full cover, and two images for promotional purposes.
$2.50 per page, licensing fees extra

References available upon request.