What type of editing do I need?
The typical editing process begins with a developmental edit, moves to a copyedit, and ends with a proofread.
Developmental Editing
A developmental edit is usually the first edit of a manuscript. It addresses big-picture issues to help the author fine-tune their book so that it is compelling and well-organized. Many people skip this step, but it’s the foundational and most important step in the editing process.
Copyediting
A copyedit tightens and smooths your writing line by line to polish your manuscript before the proofreading stage. A copyedit addresses awkward or unclear sentences, voice tense and person, redundant sentences and words, spelling errors, grammar and punctuation issues, style, and more.
Proofreading
Proofreading involves a final review of your manuscript before printing and typically follows a full copy edit. In a proofread, I look for typos, punctuation errors, omissions and inconsistencies in typography, layout and content, as well as grammar issues.
Interior Formatting, Cover Design & Marketing
After your manuscript has been through the proofreading step, then comes the fun part—designing the cover and formatting the interior. This is where you get to see your book come to life! We can handle this step from start to finish, including securing ISBN numbers and barcodes, writing back cover and author bio copy, and creating marketing assets if needed.
