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Welcome!
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It's All Write
Proofreading and Editing
​Polishing your literary work
Get to Know Your Editor
Do any of you cringe and grit your teeth as you read online content, shaking your head at the lack of command of the English language? I do, and that "nails-on-a-chalkboard" sensation that ripples through my body every time has contributed much to my decision to pursue the art of proofreading and editing.
I'm a retired registered nurse, and I have been writing professionally for 11 years, with three published books under my belt: a picture book for children 2-6 years old called "The Giggle Box," a book for early elementary school age children, "The Town of Alpaca," and an adult memoir for a survivor of domestic violence, "The Prettiest House on the Block - A Revealing Story of Domestic Partner Abuse." Assisting with editing for my upcoming fourth book, "We Got Your Back - Meet the Dynamite Six," a young adult novel, solidified my interest in editing, as I gained hands-on experience in the process.
​Services
What is Copyediting?
Copyediting is a careful line-by-line examination of content to ensure that:
- the meanings of sentences are clear
- the content makes sense
- the flow of thoughts is smooth
- any inconsistencies are identified
- any weaknesses in narrative are identified
- the overall sentence structure and organization are good
- any deficiencies in clarity are identified
- any repetition or redundancies are identified
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What is Proofreading?
Proofreading is the final step in the writing process and checks for errors in:
-grammar
-punctuation
-spelling
-formatting
​What is Developmental/Substantive Editing?
(At this time we are not offering developmental editing.)
This type of editing is an in depth, comprehensive examination of every aspect of the manuscript, including character development and plot.
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Relax and Trust the Process
1. Contact me for a free consultation to discuss your project and formulate a plan that meets your needs.
2. Send your project to me, and I'll review it to determine the amount of work that needs to be done and what you would like accomplished.
3. Once I complete your work, you will have a chance to review it to determine if everything is to your liking.
4. If you are not happy with anything, I'll make your requested changes. We'll repeat this as needed until you are completely satisfied.
5. Payment will be expected at the satisfactory completion of your project. I take PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App.
Note: I utilize AI tools, such as Word, ChatGPT, and Grammarly, as an aid when needed, but I personally review each manuscript, line by line, having numerous proofreading and editing resources at my disposal.
Pricing
My fee will be $.01cent per word to start, but as an introductory offer, I will charge $.005 cent per word until the end of 2025
