RED LEAF WORD SERVICES
Editing and proofreading for authors of plant-themed fiction and nonfiction.
Editing for authors of speculative fiction with complex worlds and large casts.
Copyediting
Routine maintenance for your manuscript
The copyedit stage is a thorough, sentence-level review of your manuscript for elements such as style, grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency of voice, tone, and formatting.
Copyediting
refines the writing according to author preferences and publishing standards. Smooth away the wispy tendrils for
clean, polished text. Your
publishing goal is in sight!
Flexible, open
communication
The editor-author relationship is unique. Both of us strive to reveal the best in a story, and we uncover that through communication, respect, and an open mind.
Contact me for availability and a customized quote specifically tailored to your manuscript.
The Delivered Details
Copyediting provides the critical details written text needs to communicate effectively with your reader. Think of it as routine maintenance for your manuscript.
Like weeding and hedge shearing, a copyedit may not be glamorous, but it keeps the writing tidy and welcoming. Author voice and readability are the foci at this near-to-the-end level.
You receive this through:
- In-line suggestions and on-page comments where relevant with Track Changes (MS Word)
- A summary letter if there are global concerns
- A style sheet you can use going forward (especially helpful with a series)
- Informational references may be included for repetitive issues
- Discussion time to explore ideas that arise
- 3-4 week turnaround
An 80,000 word manuscript has a typical price range of $1040-1450.
Heavy Copyedits
Heavy copyedits employ some aspects of line editing and thus are more involved than typical copyedits.
You receive this through:
- Queries and comments made as necessary
- An editorial letter may be included when needed
- A style sheet that accompanies your manuscript going forward
- Informational references to help with global concerns
- Discussion time to answer questions that may arise
- 4-5 week turnaround
Because of the depth of the changes, a proofreading round is strongly suggested after this edit and before publishing.
An 80,000 word manuscript has a typical price range of $1520-1775. If you are interested in this option, please let me know in your inquiry.
Copyedits can vary in intensity depending on the manuscript and writing style. An individual quote based upon samples is the best way to determine a price range. Send in an excerpt today for a tailored estimate.
Your story is already thriving. Keep it neat and inviting through copyediting maintenance!
