Below is a detailed breakdown of each editing service offered, including explanations and concrete examples to illustrate what each type of edit involves.
Proofreading
Timeline: 3-5 days (based on a 30k manuscript)
Rate: $0.004 per word
Overview:
Proofreading is the final polish before publication. It focuses on identifying and correcting surface-level issues missed in previous rounds of editing. It ensures consistency, clarity, and correctness without altering the author's voice or content.
What It Covers:
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Syntax
- Word repetition
- Verb tense agreement
- Formatting issues (e.g., consistent use of em dashes, italics, spacing)
Example Before Proofreading:
She walked into the room, her eyes scanning it's contents. It was a quite space, filled with books and old furnitures.
Example After Proofreading:
She walked into the room, her eyes scanning its contents. It was a quiet space, filled with books and old furniture.
One Pass Copy Editing + Proofreading
Timeline: 6-8 days (based on a 30k manuscript)
Rate: $0.008 per word
Overview:
This edit includes all the proofreading elements and adds a layer of analysis for flow, tone, readability, continuity, and style. It aims to smooth the reader's experience while preserving the author's voice.
What It Covers:
- All elements of proofreading
- Continuity errors
- Factual inconsistencies
- Character inconsistencies
- Tone and word choice improvements
- Sentence variety and clarity
- Weak phrasing and redundancies
Example Before Editing:
He sat on the bench for a while. Then he got up. Then he started walking. He didn't know where he was going, but he just kept walking.
Example After Editing:
He sat on the bench, staring into the distance. After a long moment, he stood and began to walk—no destination in mind, just the rhythmic thud of his boots against the pavement.
Two Pass Copy Editing + Proofreading
Timeline: 7-10 days (based on a 30k manuscript)
Rate: $0.01 per word
Overview:
This is the most comprehensive level of service. The first pass focuses on deep structural edits and clarity, while the second pass revisits the manuscript after revisions to ensure everything flows smoothly and that no new issues have been introduced.
What It Covers:
- All elements of one-pass editing
- Structural clarity
- Story flow and pacing
- Voice and tone consistency
- Dialogue improvement
- Paragraph structure
- Smoothing of new revisions made post-first edit
Example Before First Pass:
Maria looked out the window. She felt weird, not sure why. There was something off about today, she thought.
Example After Third Pass:
Maria stared out the window, a gnawing unease coiling in her gut. Something about today felt... wrong. She couldn't place it, but the sense of dread refused to leave.
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