Work with Me
I'm a versatile editor with 11+ years’ experience in mass-market fiction (mainly romance, women's fiction and crime fiction) and eight years' experience in academic editing — and I'm available for all kinds of publishing projects. If you'd like to see some of the projects I've been working on recently, check out my 'Portfolio' section.
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My experience across both fiction and non-fiction genres means I am just as well suited to untangling your super gory and ultra complex crime thriller plot as I am to making sure all the references in your PhD thesis are consistently formatted.
Here are the services I currently offer:
Development editing and line editing
Copy editing
Proofreading
What does this service involve?
I combine development and line edits so that your writing project gets the necessary structural attention (in regards to storyline, character development, etc) but also a rigorous line by line edit to ensure it's ready for the next step (whether that's a further copy edit, a proofread, or submission to an agent or publisher).
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My development/line editing service includes:
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A thorough edit of the manuscript file (using MS Word track changes) with comments suggesting changes/development.
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An editorial report detailing any 'overarching' storyline and stylistic issues.
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A style guide detailing spelling and formatting choices for use by a future copy editor or proofreader, or simply for your own reference.
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I am also happy to discuss completing a 'two pass edit' where an author works on my suggested edits and then returns the file to me for further comment and a final copy edit.
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Who is this service for?
At present, I only offer this service for clients writing fiction, and I would recommend it to any author (particularly if you're a debut) who wants to ensure their manuscript is in the best shape it can be, either for self-publication or for submission to a publisher or agent.
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What does this service involve?
A copy edit tends to happen after development editing, with an assumption that the main structural work has been done on the project. When I carry out a copy edit, I am paying close attention to things like formatting and spelling consistency, storyline continuity, small plot holes, sentence structure, as well as the usual typos and grammatical issues.
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My copy editing service includes:
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A thorough edit of the manuscript file (using MS Word track changes).
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A style guide detailing spelling and formatting choices for use by a future proofreader, or simply for your own reference.
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Who is this service for?
I offer this service for fiction and non-fiction writing clients. I would particularly recommend it to writers working on academic projects who want to ensure clarity of expression and consistency in regards to things like references. I would also recommend it to fiction authors who are confident in the overall structure of their book (perhaps due to a previous development edit or rewriting) but would like a a fresh pair of eyes to make sure everything adds up and flows nicely.
What does this service involve?
A proofread should be seen as the 'final polish' to a project that has already undergone some kind of extensive editing or rewriting process — a (sort of) literal dotting of the i's and crossing of the t's!
When I proof a manuscript, I am on the look out for spelling and grammatical mistakes and small inconsistences with the assumption that plot or continuity issues will have already been rectified.
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My proofreading service includes:
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A marked-up file showing all changes made and mistakes corrected (I will also flag up any remaining plot holes or larger inconsistencies for the writer's attention).
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Who is this service for?
I offer this service for fiction and non-fiction writing clients. I would recommend it to writers who are looking for that final polish after a professional edit or extensive rewrite. For writers who have not completed any edits on their manuscript previously, I would strongly recommend considering one of my other two services before seeking a proofread.
Please note that whilst I am happy to offer a full editorial assessment of your manuscript (taking into account storyline, characters, general writing style, etc), I am not able to assess the marketibility or 'publishability' of your book. For this, I would recommend contacting a literary consultant or agent who offers manuscript assessments.
I also offer a free CV editing service for those who fit certain criteria. Please click HERE for more details.
CONTACT ME
Feel like I could be a good fit for your writing project? Simply fill in the form and I'll get back to you to discuss the best service for you, as well as timescales and pricing.
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