Line & Copyediting + Proofreading

Editing and proofreading services that won’t crush your style OR break your budget

“I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jo's services to writers and authors who care enough about their work to invest in one of the best in the business.”

Jodi Gibson - Author of The Five Year Plan

Editing service

You’ve got your words on the page, but you’re feeling uncertain that your voice and story aren’t clear. And your deadline is looming.

But here’s the thing: you’ll never produce YOUR best work if you’re stressed over the quality of your words or anxious about getting the last stages right.

Copy and line editing, or book editing, is where I look closely at your chapters, paragraphs, and sentence structure. I also check the length, logic, flow, and readability.

Not only will I ensure your manuscript is engaging and a real page-turner that your readers can’t put down, but my BONUS style guide and manuscript editorial summary report will take away any overwhelm you’re feeling.

Are you preparing your manuscript for self-publishing?

Let me help you put your best book forward – with confidence.

So, what’s addressed in my manuscript editing service?

· Emphasis on pace and flow, paying particular attention to repetition and overwriting

· Ensuring the authenticity of your voice throughout

· Checking spelling, grammar, punctuation, hyphenation, and capitalisation

· Exploring clichés, similes, and metaphors as well as the use of tenses and POV

· Paying attention to layout, spacing, formatting, and chapter sequencing

· Focusing on your dialogue style and punctuation

· Looking for character-trait consistency

INVESTMENT:

Every manuscript and author is different, therefore price varies based on several factors.

Completing a sample edit will allow me to determine the level of editing required and the time frame for completion and determine if we are a good fit. Sample edits cost $50 for a maximum of 1,000 words from mid-manuscript. This cost will be deducted from your quote should you decide to go ahead with my editing service.

FORMAT: Microsoft Word Doc and Track Changes

start with a sample edit

Proofreading service

Proofreading is the final stage before your words are published. I’m the last set of eyes to make sure there are no embarrassing mistakes and to ensure your hard work shines.

Manuscripts, social media posts, websites, blogs, newsletters, online courses, training manuals, ebooks, and assignments all benefit from precise proofreading service.

So, what’s addressed in my proofreading service?

· Checking spelling, grammar, punctuation, hyphenation, and capitalisation

· Ensuring there are no homophones or obvious double words

· Correcting any formatting issues

· Maintaining adherence to a style guide

· Comparison of other manuscripts (from previous edits)

· Emphasis on manuscript dialogue, widows, orphans, and paragraphing

INVESTMENT:

Please contact me for a personalised quote.

FORMAT: Microsoft Word Doc + Track Changes

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