Proofreading and Editing Services

Are you working on an article for print or online publication? Have you written a manuscript that you’d like to start shopping around to literary agents? Do you write essays, poems, or short stories?

If so, you might want to hire a professional proofreader or editor to review your project and make sure that it’s clear, concise, and free of grammatical errors.

Proofreading Services

Proofreading services are ideal for writers who have a strong grasp on grammar and language and who are adept at creating a compelling piece that is engaging and readable. Yet no matter how well you write, you still need another pair of eyes to review your work – because typos and grammatical mistakes have a tendency to sneak past even the sharpest writers.

Proofreading is all about the mechanics of language. When you hire me to proofread your written material, I’ll check for the following:

Grammatical mistakes
Typographical and spelling errors
Run-on sentences and fragments
Punctuation (quotation marks, apostrophes, commas, etc.)
Subject-verb agreement and tense

Rates

Proofreading services are $25 per document plus 5¢ per word. Discounts are available for longer pieces, such as full-length manuscripts.

Editing Services

Editing services are perfect for writers who want their work proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation and who are also looking for feedback regarding the overall readability of a piece. While proofreading focuses exclusively on mechanics, editing digs deeper, and looks at the wording, sentence and paragraph structure, and ensures flow and consistency.

When you hire me to edit your written material, you’ll get:

Proofreading (check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation)
Review of wording, sentence structure, and transitions
Check for consistency in tone, language, and character or setting
Recommended changes incorporated into the edited material
Editorial notes detailing common errors and issues that were repeated throughout the piece

Rates

Editing projects are $25 per document plus 7¢ per word. Discounts are available for longer pieces, such as full-length manuscripts.

How it Works

When it comes to proofreading creative writing (as opposed to technical, academic, or business writing), flexibility is essential. The flow and integrity of your piece will always hold more weight than the rules of grammar. After all, part of being creative is breaking the rules, right?

So, what happens if I’m proofreading or editing your work and I come across a sentence that starts with a conjunction, ends with a dangling preposition, or contains a bit of slang? Simple! I’ll make a note of the grammatical rule, just to make sure you’re aware of it – but if breaking the rule makes your piece stronger, I won’t change a thing.

You’ll receive your document marked up in Microsoft Word, which means you’ll be able to view every single change, comment, and suggestion. You can go through and accept or reject the changes individually or apply the proofreading or editing changes to the entire document with a single click.

For all editing and proofreading projects, I adhere to the standards set forth in The Chicago Manual of Style. If there is another style guide you’d like to use for your piece, please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate your needs.

How to Get Started

To get started, simply contact me and tell me about your writing project.

I also provide critiques, which are ideal for creative works of both fiction and nonfiction. Do you want extensive, ongoing help with your writing? I also work as a writing coach and can help you reach your writing goals and improve your writing. If you’re not sure which service would be best for you, then I can always make a recommendation.

I look forward to hearing from you and wish you the best of luck with your creative writing.