Manuscript copyediting

Copyediting is an evaluation of your manuscript to correct errors of all kinds and improve overall readability.

What to expect

Manuscript copyedits are tailored reviews focused on the following:

Spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
Inconsistencies in things like timeline, characterization, data, and more
Factual inaccuracies
Inconsistent capitalization, tense, and voice/tone
Flow of ideas (including transitions and overall manuscript structure)

Once my review is complete, you will receive the edited document in Microsoft Word or Google Drive (other formats/platforms negotiable) with my changes tracked and comments that might include explanations, recommendations, queries, and, yes—praise for your hard work!

Pricing

The information below is to help you estimate what your total manuscript editing costs will be. Because of the intricacies and specialized needs of each project, pricing is not final until contracted.

Note: Nonfiction manuscript pricing reflects the need to check elements such as tables, references, and footnotes.

Nonfiction manuscript pricing

50,000 words $850 ($0.17/word)

70,000 words $1,050 ($0.15/word)

100,000 words $1,400 ($0.14/word)

Fiction manuscript pricing

25,000 words $375 ($0.15/word)

50,000 words $700 ($0.14/word)

100,000 words $1,300 ($0.13/word)