Editing and Services Page

I provide a range of services from basic spreadsheet-style beta reading to in-depth editing. I have completed a variety of education to improve my editing, alpha reading, beta reading, and proofreading skills. Contact me here for more pricing information!

Types of Editing and Their Steps:

1. Content editing deals with issues related to the following:

  • Organization of the write-up
  • Course (flow) of the story 
  • Sections/Chapters (number, length, and arrangement of each chapter, addition/subtraction of chapters)
  • What each character/parameter conveys to the reader?
  • Dialogue and discussion
  • Plot development
  • Point of view 

Basically content editing is responsible for major revisions in the write-up and rearrangement of chapters/sections based on the plot of the story or point of view of the characters.

2. Line editing centers around reorientation of the following:

  • Repetitions in words and phrases
  • Incomplete and imprecise sentences 
  • Run-on sentence.
  • Tone or vibe

Line editing is done to increases flow, and clarity of the write-up. For example, if two sentences 
are included one after the other and both are equally important. But, they do not flow well, I adjust the two sentences until they flow fluently. 

3. Copy editing centers around but is not limited to the following domains:

  • Punctuations and grammar
  • Spelling distinctions (Ex: UK English versus US English)
  • Addition/Substitution of capital letters, addition/subtraction of hyphens, italicizing of words.
  • When numerals must be used and when words must be used to note numbers

4. Proofreading is the final phase of editing before the write-up is published, involving small revisions (if required) in the following areas:

  • Spelling errors
  • Homophones – words which sound the same but spelt differently.
  • Punctuations and quotations 
  • Missed words specially prepositions or conjunctions 
  • Redundant spaces between words

Proofreading is a phase that falls beyond the scope of technical editing. My proofreading is done after In-depth editing has been conducted. When I deep edit there are always two initial read-throughs and an option to purchase a third after the author has looked over the edits. 

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Beta, ARC, and Alpha Reading

When I read as an alpha reader I am looking at a rough draft to flush out the book and give you a second set of professional eyes. While as a beta reader, I look at your edited book as a whole, including plot and tone. Finally, ARC reading is when I receive a copy of your completed and polished book in exchange for an honest review on your choice of platforms.

Please contact me for prices on alpha reading or in-depth beta reading with a feedback sheet. If you are looking for a light beta or ARC reader for your book at no monetary cost to you, I am happy to help as well!

Copywriting Details

For copywriting services I make sure to take the technical products, services, and information you provide and create an easy-to-understand sales copy that answers potential concerns and questions. By addressing the potential customer’s hesitancy my copywriting will help increase real customer conversion rates. Reach me here to discuss prices.