Copy Editing

Turn your draft into a clear, concise, and polished manuscript.

  • Fix grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and syntax errors
  • Improve clarity and streamline sentences while respecting your voice
  • Eliminate awkward or repeated words and phrases
  • Ensure consistency and ensure alignment with The Chicago Manual of Style
Sentence-level editing. Ideal for most authors. For traditional publishing or self-publishing. Ensures your book meets industry standards and makes you look good.

Line Editing

Refine your voice and sharpen your book’s flow and readability.

  • Improve clarity, streamlining sentences while respecting your voice
  • Eliminate awkward or repeated words and phrases and revise imprecise words and sentences
  • Optimize the flow/transitions between paragraphs, sections, and chapters
  • Ensure that your tone is aligned with your goals and your audience
Paragraph- and sentence-level editing that’s more stylistic than technical. Great for first-time authors and books with broad audiences. Makes your writing more beautiful and more memorable.

Copy editing rates: $0.027 per word

Line editing + copy editing rates: $0.033 per word

Yes, I check and format captions, notes/references, and bibliography entries in Chicago style.

Book description editing for self-publishing or pitching to publishers: $75

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