Copy Editing

For a more polished, concise, and consistent manuscript.

  • Fine-tune the text and fix errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax
  • Improve clarity, streamlining sentences while respecting your voice
  • Eliminate awkward or repeated words and phrases
  • Ensure consistency and align with industry standards, following The Chicago Manual of Style
Sentence-level editing. Ideal for most authors. For traditional publishing or self-publishing.

With copy editing (or, as it’s also spelled, copyediting), we’ll add the sparkle.

Line Editing

Enhances your prose, pacing, and flow.

  • Improve clarity, streamlining sentences while respecting your voice
  • Eliminate awkward or repeated words and phrases, replace 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, for those with a broad audience, and those who want to improve their writing style.

With line editing, we’ll make your writing more beautiful, more readable, and better able to resonate with your reader.

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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