Editing Services
What I offer
Structural editing
Ensure your manuscript flows smoothly
Examine each scene and determine its value to the whole story
Double-check (even triple-check!) all plot points
Evaluate characterisations and character motivations
Line editing
Suggest corrections for “clunky” sentences or excessive adjectives
Pay attention to how sentences flow
Ensure your individual style shines throughout your story
Consider how pleasing your sentences sound and suggest alternatives
Copyediting
Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and capitalisation errors
Ensure consistency based on intended language e.g. American spelling vs. British spelling
Check for consistencies in tense, style, voice, and descriptions
Suggest alternatives to overused clichés and wordiness
Proofreading
Complete a final check of spelling, grammar, punctuation and capitalisation errors
Ensure consistency in the alignment of your text, including headers and footers
Examine the margins surrounding your text
Look at the page numbering
Ensure appropriate spacing of lines and letters
Correct widows and orphans
