My Editing Services…Defined

Copyediting

• Would you like the grammar, spelling, and punctuation of your manuscript reviewed and corrected?

• Unsure whether you’ve followed all the capitalization, hyphenation, and citation rules in The Chicago Manual of Style or your publisher’s style guide?

  I can help you with all of the above through copyediting.

Line Editing

• Are you thinking primarily about your manuscript’s overall readability?

• Are you concerned that, despite your best efforts, your work includes jargon, redundancies, or passive voice?

  Line editing focuses on clarity, flow, and expression at the sentence and paragraph level. I’ll help ensure that your manuscript is clear, fluid, and engaging.

Developmental Editing

• Would you like feedback on your manuscript’s overall organization, structure, and/or pace?

• Are you wondering if some areas of your book or article need expanding, paring down, or refinement?

  Developmental editing focuses on these “big picture” issues rather than editing at the sentence level. I can help you get your manuscript in order so it can move on to copyediting.

Proofreading

• Want a final check for typos, extra spaces, and formatting issues?

  My proofreading skills ensure that your work is polished before it goes out into the world.

Indexing

• Need a detailed, user-friendly guide to your book’s content?

  I create accurate, thoughtful indexes that enable readers to quickly find the topics they care about.
  

I’m happy to answer your questions! Contact me and let’s discuss your editing needs.