editing services

Each manuscript has its own set of needs, from a basic yet thorough proofread to a deeper dive into structure and organization to everything in between. A sample edit is a useful tool to help determine the level of editing you need. 

Developmental Editing

Also known as substantive editing, a developmental edit involves organizational changes that improve the flow of your writing from one paragraph, section, or chapter to the next. I can help eliminate repetition and ensure concepts flow in a natural sequence so that your manuscript fulfills the purpose you had in mind for it.

Line Editing

A line edit focuses more on the language used at the sentence and paragraph level, and less on some of the more technical matters addressed by a copy edit. During a line edit, I help ensure that your language is clear and precise and your tone is consistent. I look for problems such as overused words, clichés, run-on sentences, confusing passages, and so on.