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      Complete Manuscript Editing

· Comprehensive line-by-line editing and recommending revisions.

· Smoothing, strengthening and tightening copy for more impact, greater reader appeal and increased marketability.

· Polishing narrative, dialogue, pacing and other elements.

· Detailed checking of spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, clarity and other proofreading needs.

· Phone consultations to discuss and resolve questions or problem sections.

  Proofreading & Submissions

· If you feel your work is in final draft form and you are ready to send it out, you may want a thorough, professional proofreading to catch those little “oops” and gremlins that can slip in no matter how many times you have read the material.

· Assistance with putting manuscript in correct format for submission to publishers/agents, or for self-publish processes.

· Writing or reviewing/enhancing your book synopsis and query letter.

Noteworthy editing Services

What Kind of Help Do You Need?

Editing expertise for writers and publishers of fiction and nonfiction

“ When I wrote my first novel, I thought editors were just to correct language and spelling. When Emily returned the manuscript, I was elated at the fine attention to detail and professional approach she provided. There were suggestions for rearranging dialogue and scenes that made the whole story jump from the pages. 

First rate work.”

 —David Tuttle, Murder in Fernandina and The Leopard in Fernandina

Text Box: What Does It Cost? After I have a look at the manuscript or an excerpt, and we know what services you want, I am able to state the cost. I do not bill by the hour; once the fee is established with both parties’ agreement, it covers the project to completion. Review/critiques begin at $75 (up to 50 pages); full manuscript critiques begin at $175. Editing fees vary by length, complexity, writer’s experience/skill and deadline. Range: $2.25 to $4/page. Proofreading starts at $1.80/page. Synopsis/query letter: $175 to $250. Work and time needed depends on factors such as length, style, and how well the writer has already developed a good product. Writers may be at various stages, from novice to advanced, and want different levels of help. Please call or email for more answers and details. pen artworksample edit excerpt- paragraph

Professional editing services of several kinds are available for writers and publishers. They include: