Editing

Content Edit

This is the first step in the editing process. It is sometimes called a Developmental Edit or a Structure Edit because it primarily focuses on the structure and development of your manuscript. This beginning step ensures that the content is consistent and accurate, and helps improve clarity, readability, and style. 

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• Character Development

• Plot holes, plot strengths, and weaknesses

• Story and chapter flow, natural dialogue 

• Scene consistencies 

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$0.0045 per word

$70 minimum

Line Edit

This is the second step in the editing process and comes after a Content Edit. It focuses on the big picture of your manuscript. It looks at the consistency in your narrative structure, transitions, and the overall flow of the text. Line editing helps to clarify verb tense, voice, and word choice. Line editing helps to shape the text so that it is more readable and impactful. 

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• Correct wordy or confusing sentences

• Make suggestions for better readability

• Highlight repetitive words and phrases

• Point out "Show, don't tell"

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$0.0035 per word

$55 minimum

Copyedit

Copyediting is the third step in the editing process, it comes after the Developmental Edit and the Line Edit. Copyediting usually involves correcting spelling, grammar, and other mistakes, as well as checking for consistency in terms of language, style, and tone. Copyediting can also include rewriting, reorganizing, and fact-checking.

• Correct Typos, Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, & Capitalization

• Sentence Structure

• Flag Repeat words/ phrases and any in-consistencies

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$0.0030 per word

$45 minimum

Proofread

Proofreading is the process of carefully reviewing a document or piece of writing to correct errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax. It is the final step in the editing process, and it helps create a polished, professional-looking document. Proofreading requires a keen eye for detail, and it is important to thoroughly review each sentence and paragraph for accuracy and clarity.

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• Correct Typos, Spelling and Punctuation,

• Fix Capitalization and Formatting.

• Final Polish of Manuscript

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$0.0025 per word

$40 minimum