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Booking: winter 2025–26
Copyedit? Content edit? Line edit?
I don't always go by the book as an editor.
My goal is to bring to your attention anything that might hinder a reader's engagement with the text. You may hire me for a copyedit, but if I spot an issue that falls under the heading of a content, line, or even a developmental edit, I'll make sure you know about it. You and your readers are important to me, so I choose flexibility over formality.
What's included in an edit?
Short, sweet answer: everything below.
Long-winded answer: I'll check everything below (and more), using Microsoft Word's Track Changes and Comments features to address potential issues. (Here's how to view Tracked Changes, how to accept or reject each Tracked Change, and how to reply to Comments in a Word document.)
You, as the author, decide whether to accept or reject each suggested change.
Mechanics
✔️ Spelling
✔️ Punctuation
✔️ Hyphenation
✔️ Capitalization
✔️ Use of italics
✔️ Treatment of numbers
✔️ Dialogue mechanics
✔️ Consistency among headings, etc.
Language
✔️ Grammar
✔️ Usage
✔️ Diction
✔️ Flow
✔️ Patterns and variations
✔️ Authenticity (to ensure the language is accessible, accurate, respectful, and free of stereotypes)
Content
✔️ Consistency (in POV, tense, voice, and descriptive details)
✔️ Rhythm and pacing
✔️ Repetition (of wording, phrases, and events)
✔️ Dialogue (Is it believable? Effective?)
✔️ Any lingering problems, including developmental issues
Fact-checking
✔️ Fact-checking includes verifying the spelling of anything real (such as the names of people, places, and businesses), verifying locations, and checking quotations and trademark concerns.
✔️The degree of fact-checking usually depends on the genre and level of the edit, but basic fact-checking is always included.
Revisions
✔️ Edits will be shown through MS Word's Track Changes or addressed through the Comments feature.
✔️ The depth of revision relates to the edit type. Light copyedits include fewer changes, while heavy copyedits, line edits, and content edits involve deeper revisions.
✔️ Final decisions remain yours.
Style sheet
✔️ A style sheet is included with all copyedits.
✔️ The sheet will contain such information as important names, descriptive details, character relationships, locations, dates, spellings of certain words, and style choices.
✔️ Style sheets help ensure consistency and are a great reference!
What's the process?
Get in touch: I'd love to hear about your project!
Free sample edit: I'll edit 1,000 to 1,500 words
(for a full-length novel edit) and use this to offer you a project estimate.
Editing plan: If you're happy with my feedback,
we'll set up a plan, and I'll get started!
Edit: I'll track my changes and use comments
to make suggestions, then return your edited manuscript.
Review: Once you've made your revisions, I'll review
the changes and address any questions or concerns.
Your writing will be well on its way to captivating readers!
What's the cost?
I offer competitive pricing without sacrificing quality, and because every project differs, rates are individually tailored. Please contact me regarding a free sample edit, so we can discuss some editing options.
Testimonials
“I appreciate all the work you put into it, and I learned quite a bit from you. Thank you for that. Anything that helps me improve as an author is invaluable. . . . This has been an inspiring and educational experience, and I deeply appreciate it.”
Aimee M.
Author of Historical, Fantasy, and Science Fiction
Instructor Comments, UC San Diego Copyediting Certificate Program:
“Your clients will be very fortunate to have you. You are a natural teacher.”
Lynn B.
Editing Instructor, Writer, Social Media Manager
Three Quills Editing
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