[services]
Copy editing
When copy editing I check for:
Proofreading
When proofreading I check for:
Other
I can also provide you with:
Process
I normally use Microsoft Word for editing and proofreading. I make corrections with TrackChanges and leave comments and recommendations in the margins. I can also use Google Docs if you prefer it. I can edit or proofread your manuscript chapter by chapter or the whole book before sending it off. You can be as involved as you want to be in the process. My communication is consistent so you know where I'm at in the editing or proofreading stage. Whichever way works for you works for me too.
Pricing
Copy editing: Between $0.007 and $0.01 per word
Proofreading: Between $0.004 and $0.007 per word
Other: Between $20 to $25 per hour
Pricing is dependent on the length and quality of your manuscript and your expectations. We can negotiate on something that works for both of us. I offer a quote after I've learned more about your project.
Payment
The transaction is done via PayPal upon commencement of the service. Payments can also be made on a flexible timeline.
Turnaround time
Copy editing:
Proofreading:
Turnaround time depends on the length and quality of your manuscript, your expectations, and my workload. Once we work out the schedule, I promise to deliver the project on the agreed time.
Free sample edit
If you want to know whether we're a good fit for each other, I can edit an excerpt of your manuscript for free. I can also provide you with examples of my previous work. If I'm not the right editor for you, I'll refer you to other brilliant professionals.
The ng editing difference
When you work with me, you get someone who's:
When copy editing I check for:
- Grammar, spelling, syntax, capitalization, and punctuation mistakes
- Fact inconsistencies in names, dates, events, locations, among others
- Wordiness, fluff, repetition, and unnatural phrasing
- Continuity errors
- Awkward transitions
- Narrative inconsistencies
- Anything else you need from me
Proofreading
When proofreading I check for:
- Grammar, spelling, syntax, capitalization, and punctuation mistakes
- Formatting, page numbers, and headers
- Errors introduced after copy editing such as typos and formatting issues
- Word choice inconsistencies
- Anything else you need from me
Other
I can also provide you with:
- Quality assurance
- Localization
- Translation
- Editorial assistance
- Writing mentorship
- Beta reading
Process
I normally use Microsoft Word for editing and proofreading. I make corrections with TrackChanges and leave comments and recommendations in the margins. I can also use Google Docs if you prefer it. I can edit or proofread your manuscript chapter by chapter or the whole book before sending it off. You can be as involved as you want to be in the process. My communication is consistent so you know where I'm at in the editing or proofreading stage. Whichever way works for you works for me too.
Pricing
Copy editing: Between $0.007 and $0.01 per word
Proofreading: Between $0.004 and $0.007 per word
Other: Between $20 to $25 per hour
Pricing is dependent on the length and quality of your manuscript and your expectations. We can negotiate on something that works for both of us. I offer a quote after I've learned more about your project.
Payment
The transaction is done via PayPal upon commencement of the service. Payments can also be made on a flexible timeline.
Turnaround time
Copy editing:
- Up to 2,500 words: 24 hours
- Up to 5,000 words: 48 hours
- Up to 10,000 words: 3 days
- Up to 25,000 words: 7 days
- Up to 50,000 words: 14 days
- Longer: Allow a week for every 25,000 words
Proofreading:
- Up to 2,500 words: 12 hours
- Up to 5,000 words: 24 hours
- Up to 10,000 words: 48 hours
- Up to 25,000 words: 5 days
- Up to 50,000 words: 10 days
- Longer: Allow a week for every 25,000 words
Turnaround time depends on the length and quality of your manuscript, your expectations, and my workload. Once we work out the schedule, I promise to deliver the project on the agreed time.
Free sample edit
If you want to know whether we're a good fit for each other, I can edit an excerpt of your manuscript for free. I can also provide you with examples of my previous work. If I'm not the right editor for you, I'll refer you to other brilliant professionals.
The ng editing difference
When you work with me, you get someone who's:
- Passionate
- Assiduous
- Transparent
- Reliable
- Creative
- Empathetic
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical
- Client-focused
- Versatile