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Copyediting is the polish every work needs to present it to your intended audience in its best light for publication. Whether you’re publishing a book, blog post, brochure, online course, printable, or website, a professional copyedit allows you the peace of mind knowing you’ve made your work as clean as it can be.

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Unless specifically requested otherwise, I edit following the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) and Merriam-Webster Dictionary (online version), and provide feedback with Microsoft Word.

 

The basic pricing I offer for copyediting is listed below, but final quotes will be based on a sample edit of up to 500 words. Sample edits take approximately 3 business days, after which you'll be sent a file with my suggested edits marked and the final quote. Below you will also find what is included in each copyediting service, cost, and the link to get in touch with me when you're ready to take the next step! 

 

INTRODUCTORY OFFER

I'm currently offering a discounted rate of 20 percent off for the first project booked for all levels of copyediting! The discount will be reflected in the final quote provided after a sample edit is completed. 

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Light Copyedit

Includes a cover letter with an overview of the suggested edits, and the following: 

  • Review for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style consistency as well as suggestions for clarity

  • Style sheet (for fiction) that shows formatting, timelines, people, places, and other terms specific to the individual work

  • Light fact-checking (if applicable)

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Typical cost: $0.015 (1.5 cents) per word or $15 per 1,000 words

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Heavy Copyedit

For those who are looking for a little more in-depth review of their prose bordering on a line edit (typically applying more for fiction). Includes everything covered in the Light copyedit plus review and suggestions on the following:

  • Point of view

  • Repetition and overwriting

  • Active vs. passive voice

  • Confusing phrasing

  • Telling vs. showing

  • Word/vocabulary usage

  • Smoothing transitions

 

Typical cost: $.02 (2 cents) per word or $20 per 1,000 words

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