I will proofread or edit your short story
Meticulous Editor
About this Gig
Whether you're self-publishing or ready to start submitting, I provide constructive feedback and a keen editorial eye. Let me give you a fresh perspective on your draft!
I am a meticulous editor, award-nominated author, and slush reader who has been professionally blurbing and reviewing books of all kinds since 2015.
What's included:
- My basic package is a sample substantive edit of your story's first page, roughly 250 words, to make sure we're a good fit.
- My standard package corrects grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and other minor inconsistencies in your story.
- For works in need of more intensive care, my premium package offers strategies to improve structure, tone, characterization, and other "big picture" items... plus all the benefits of the standard package.
RUSH DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE.
CONTACT ME REGARDING ADDITIONAL REVISIONS.
Please, no:
- Short-story collections
- Novel excerpts
- Nonfiction
- Poetry
- AI-generated manuscripts
Got questions? Feel free to reach out!
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
Other Proofreading & Editing Services I Offer
FAQ
What is a sample edit?
A sample edit is performed on a small part of a larger work, to give authors a preview of what it's like to work with the editor. I offer sample edits of the first page (250 words) of a short story and the first chapter (up to 10,000 words) of a novel. These are substantive edits.
What is proofreading?
Proofreading is the lightest form of editing. It is performed only after more substantial edits have been finalized. Proofreading corrects the spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors that previous editors missed, if any. It does not offer strategies for improvement beyond the corrections provided.
What is substantive editing?
Substantive editing is a combination of developmental editing and line editing. It corrects sentence-level errors and offers strategies to fix problems affecting the entire piece, such as structural deficits, weak characterization, uneven voice, etc.
How many revisions are included?
Each editing pass is sold separately so that you never pay for work you don't use. Special rates are available for successive editing passes on the same manuscript. Contact me for more information.
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Amazing work, really quick turnaround and great communication!
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