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Have issues with the content or structure of your story?

Is your story arc more like a flat line?

The Developmental Edit may be the right choice.

Includes:

  • Detailed review of book structure, story flow, chapter/scene arcs, character development, and overall cohesiveness of book/story/chapters/scenes

  • Summary letter explaining the positive elements of your manuscript and the suggestions made to improve it

  • Edited manuscript with detailed and specific recommendations, questions, and reactions

Step 1:

Developmental Editing

Note: Not for authors looking for in-text edits. Choose this if you need help with "big picture" issues.

Having trouble nailing down the perfect tone?

Can't think of the right word?

The Line Edit may be the right choice.

Step 2:

Line Editing

Includes:

  • Tracked in-text edits focusing on paragraph and sentence structure, flow, syntax, showing vs. telling, awkward phrasing, word choice, dialogue, and passive verb elimination

  • Edited manuscript with detailed and specific recommendations, edits, and corrections

Note: Choose this option if your manuscript is structurally sound, but your writing needs some zhuzh.

Not a spelling bee champion?

Could your grammar use a refresh?

The Copyedit may be the right choice.

Step 3:

Copyediting

Includes:

  • Tracked in-text edits focusing on spelling, grammar, punctuation, repetition, fact-checking, and style

  • Edited manuscript with tracked edits

  • Style sheet

Note: Choose this option if you're confident in your storytelling and writing abilities, but would like a careful review of writing specifics.

Finished your manuscript, but need a fresh set of eyes?

The Proofread may be the right choice.

Step 4:

Proofreading

Includes:

  • Tracked in-text edits focusing on spelling, punctuation, typos, typesetting, formatting, style guide adherence, and other technical errors

  • Edited manuscript with tracked edits

  • Style sheet

Note: Choose this option if your manuscript is almost perfect, but needs a final pass before submitting or publishing.
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