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Copyediting

Editing on a technical level

Copyediting addresses the mechanical issues in your manuscript.

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During a copyedit, I will be correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors. I will also make sure that spelling, hyphenation, numerals, fonts, and capitalization are consistent throughout your story.

Editing for Internal Consistency

During a copyedit, I will also make note if there are any internal inconsistencies with your plot, setting, and character traits that may distract or confuse readers.

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These discrepancies may include a conflicting descriptions of places or characters. I will also make note if your characters' behavior or dialogue doesn't reflect how they typically would.

Style Guides and References

I use The Chicago Manual of Style as my main reference guide. I also have familiarity with The Associated Press Stylebook (AP) and the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) guides.​

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To check for misspelled or misused words, I refer to Merriam-Webster dictionaries.

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What to Expect

  • You send me your manuscript as a Word document

  • I will send back the manuscript with my edits and comments using Track Changes in Word

  • Along with your manuscript, I will send you a style sheet that will provide an at-a-glance summary of what I've done and why I've done it

  • You will also receive a review letter that gives feedback on the manuscript and instructions on how to navigate the revision process

  • You will accept/reject my changes with track changes enabled, send it back to me, and I will incorporate your choices into the final version

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