Manuscript line editing
Line editing improves the effectiveness of your writing, including word choice, syntax, and sentence structure—one line at a time.
What to expect
Line editing involves tightening the prose and overall structure of your manuscript on a line-by-line basis. Each line will be reviewed for:
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Optimal word choice for maintaining and strengthening your voice
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Reliance on cliché
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Opportunities to condense, consolidate, and tighten
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Redundancy and repetition
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Perspective/point of view
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Clarity and impact
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 line editing pricing reflects the need to check elements such as tables, references, and footnotes.
Nonfiction manuscript pricing
50,000 words $1,100 ($0.22/word)
70,000 words $1,400 ($0.20/word)
100,000 words $1,850 ($0.185/word)
Fiction manuscript pricing
25,000 words ________ $550 ($0.22/word)
50,000 words ________$950 ($0.19/word)
100,000 words ______ $1,700 ($0.17/word)