What can I help you with? I provide copy/line editing, beta reading, transcription, and typing services.
Copy/Line Editing
So, who needs a copyeditor anyway? What exactly does a copyeditor do? Yes, we check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation, but what about correct usage? Should the word be accept or except? What’s the difference between peak, peek, and pique? Did you use that idiom correctly?
We also help to ensure consistency throughout your document. Did your blond-haired, blue-eyed main character suddenly have warm brown eyes later in the novel? We help eliminate redundancies in your writing (close proximity = proximity, final outcome = outcome) and tighten up your phrasing (provide a description of = describe), all while maintaining your voice as the author.
Each manuscript I copy edit is read word by word, sentence by sentence, carefully examining each element. I correct any mechanical errors and offer comments and suggestions if I find something that needs clarification. I also fact check to make sure no embarrassing typos make it into the final manuscript.
I love to work with new authors and self-publishers, focusing mainly on the paranormal, fantasy, romance, cozy mystery, and young adult genres. If you have a particular budget in mind, I will work with you to ensure you get the most out of your investment. I offer a free sample edit, so send me a few pages of your work and I can get you a quote. My rates generally range from $0.01 to $0.03 per word, depending on the level of editing your manuscript requires.
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Beta Reading
Beta Reading
Do you need someone to provide an impartial review of your novel? I'm an avid reader in genres including romance, paranormal, young adult, science fiction, fantasy, thriller, and cozy mystery, so I have a great feel for what works and what doesn't. I can answer a specific set of questions you may have, or I can provide feedback using a format that I've developed that includes comments on the beginning and ending of your story as well as the characters, dialogue, plot, and any strengths or weaknesses I notice in your manuscript. My standard fee for a beta read is $100-$150, depending on length of manuscript.
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Transcription
Transcription
I've been transcribing documents for over 20 years. I take great pride in my accuracy, and my excellent research skills help ensure correct wording and spelling throughout your document. I am also familiar with a variety of accents for speakers whose first language is not English. My fee for standard transcription is $1.50 per audio minute, and I can add time stamps and adjust formatting to meet your specific needs.
Typing
Typing
Do you prefer writing in long hand and having someone else type everything? Or maybe you have a written document that needs to be transferred to an editable electronic format. Send me a .pdf sample of what you need typed, and I'll get you a quote.