Services

Copyediting

Copyediting focuses on mechanics of style, correctness, accuracy, consistency, and completeness. It includes:

editing for grammar, spelling, and usage
application of a particular style (such as The Chicago Manual of Style or Associated Press Style) focusing on punctuation, numeralization, capitalization, abbreviations, and other elements
developing a style sheet or following one that is provided
checking for consistency and continuity of mechanics and facts, including anachronisms, character names, and relationships
editing tables, figures, and lists
checking front matter, back matter, and cover copy
checking web links

Copyediting+

With Copyediting+ I apply a heavier hand, focusing on clarifying meaning, ensuring coherence and flow, and refining the language at all levels—chapter, scene, paragraph, and sentence. It includes:

eliminating jargon, clichés, and euphemisms
establishing or maintaining the language level appropriate for the intended audience, medium, and purpose
adjusting the length and structure of sentences and paragraphs
establishing or maintaining tone, mood, style, and authorial voice or level of formality
fine-tuning dialogue, beats, and tags