EDITING
Services
PROOFREADING
Services
Proofreading involves reviewing a manuscript that has already been through a developmental edit and copyedit. It checks for
• any remaining errors;
• formatting issues; and
• missing content or images.
Conducting a proofread on your manuscript ensures it is
• formatted properly;
• error-free; and
• complete.
What’s included?
1. two passes of your manuscript
2. returned manuscript with comments and markup
3. edits/updates to style guide if applicable
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Rates starting at $40 per hour
No. 01
SENSITIVITY
Reading
Sensitivity reading involves reading a manuscript and identifying content that is
• biased;
• offensive;
• stereotypical;
• misrepresentative; and
• culturally appropriative.
Conducting a sensitivity read helps to ensure your book is
• respectful;
• accurate;
• applies style principles; and
• follows best practices.
What’s included?
1. two passes of your manuscript
2. returned manuscript with comments and markup
3. a sensitivity reading analysis
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Rates starting at $50 per hour
No. 02
COPY
Editing
Copyediting involves checking a manuscript for correctness and consistency. This involves correcting errors in
• spelling;
• grammar; and
• usage.
Copyediting also involves
• ensuring editorial style is followed;
• formatting citations; and
• fact checking.
What’s included?
1. two passes of your manuscript
2. your manuscript returned with comments and markup
3. completed style sheet for future reference​
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Rates starting at $50 per hour
No. 03
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No. 01
How long does it take you to edit a manuscript?
This depends on the type of editing, the current state of progress of the manuscript (how much work is needed), and the manuscript's length. I work with my clients to decide upon a mutually agreed deadline that is then written into the contract.
No. 02
How soon can
you edit my manuscript?
I am dedicated to my editing projects and I honour the clients that I work with. For this reason, I only take on so many projects at one time. Fill out my submission form to contact me and I can provide you with my current availability.
No. 03
How can I pay
for your editing services?
The main way that I accept payment for my editing services is through PayPal. However, if PayPal is not an option for a client, there are other methods that can be discussed and agreed upon in the project contract.
No. 04
How much do
your services cost?
The cost of my editing services varies based on the type of editing required, the current state of progress in the manuscript, and the manuscript's length.
No. 05
How do I communicate
with you?
I communicate with my clients by email, phone call, or video call (Zoom or Google Meets). I am in frequent communication with my clients throughout the editing process and I will reach out if I have questions or need clarification on something in the manuscript.
No. 06
How do I get started with you?
First, fill out the submission form, which will provide me with the essential information about you and your manuscript. We will then set up a brief phone call to get to know each other a bit more and discuss the details of the work to be done.