Services and Prices

Not sure what kind of editing you need? Here are a few definitions to help you out:

• Proofreading: comparing the latest version of a document (“live copy”) with the previous version (“dead copy”), including any indicated changes in the previous version. (Back to top)

• Editorial proofreading: correcting copy (“cold-reading”) for spelling, grammar, punctuation, usage, and style. (Back to top)

• Fact-checking: checking factual accuracy of the copy, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, URLs, dates, and other numbers. (Back to top)

• Copy editing: correcting copy for spelling, grammar, punctuation, style, usage, sentence structure, sentence length, and paragraph length. (Back to top)

• Line (substantive) editing: correcting copy for organization, structure, transitions, redundancy, jargon, sexist language, awkward construction, excessive use of passive voice, wordiness, logic, tone, and more. (Back to top)

• Developmental editing: working with acquisition editors or authors to develop a text or evaluate a manuscript for content and accuracy. (Back to top)

Still not sure? Contact us, and we’ll help decide what you need done and price and time quote for getting it done.

We can give you a more accurate price and time quote with these details about your project:

• Detailed description of what you want done on your manuscript.

• An accurate word count.

• A sample of your copy. We’ll edit a small sample for you for free. This allows you to try out our service, without obligation, and allows us to get a better idea of your project.

• Your hard-and-fast deadline. If we can’t meet it, we’ll tell you upfront and even help you find another editor, if you’d like.

Other Services We Offer:

• Custom writing or editing training. Help your employees be better writers or clean up their copy and reduce your editing bill. We’ll work with you to create a custom class, complete with training manual.

• Social media planning. Have you been wanting to try one or more of the social networking platforms to grow your business but you’re not sure where to start? We can help you determine your needs, create a strategy, get the strategy off the ground, and train your staff to keep it going.