I’m an editor, writer, and reader. I have a passion for young adult fiction and middle grade fiction. I especially love fantasy. I majored in an English BA, with a concentration in creative writing. I hold an IACET-accredited certificate for proofreading and copyediting.I will edit:

<sub>Shelby did a fantastic job copyediting my novel. She took time to be thorough and found many errors that I had missed in my own editing. She is extremely knowledgeable, and I learned a lot of grammar from her comments, which has improved my writing. I'm very happy with the work she did on my manuscript and would highly recommend her.
- Gretchen Y., former client</sub>

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• The Types of Editing

• My Editing Services

• My Rates & Terms of Service

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What are the different types of editing?It’s important to understand that there are different types of editing. Some editors provide only one type of editing, while other editors provide more than one type. Sometimes the different types of editing can overlap or have similarities to each other.But generally speaking, in traditional publishing, these are the different stages of the editing process:Writing ⟶ Developmental editing ⟶ Line editing ⟶ Copyediting ⟶ ProofreadingDevelopmental editing
The developmental editor provides feedback on the “big picture” editing, which involves plot structure, characterization, and other story elements. This helps to really put the story together.Line editing
The line editor provides feedback on the writing style, language use, and clarity. Does the sentence make sense? Is the sentence’s meaning clear or unclear? The line editor checks for repetitiveness and wordiness, redundancies, confusing language, tense shifts, run-on sentences, and paragraphs that need to be tightened. The line editor helps to improve the readability and the flow of the manuscript.Copyediting
The copy editor corrects errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. A copy editor ensures consistency in spelling, capitalization, hyphenation, and numerals. They also fact-check for incorrect statements.Proofreading
Proofreading is the final step in the editing process before publication. The proofreader checks for any missed typos and overlooked grammatical errors. The proofreader also works on the formatting and layout of the manuscript.For a more in-depth explanation of the different types of editing, you can read my blog post here.

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What kind of editing services do I provide?I both copyedit and line edit each manuscript. I don’t separate the two types of editing; I combine them by doing both at the same time. I provide one rounding of editing, which means I edit the entire manuscript all the way through one time.For copyediting and line editing, I will:

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When I have finished editing your work, you will receive 2 Microsoft Word documents:

If you have any questions about my services, you can contact me here.

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My RatesAll work is priced $0.02 per word.
(This is at the low end of the typical range of rates for copyediting fiction according to the EFA. You can find their rates list here.)I do require an initial 20% deposit fee upfront (which will be subtracted from the total amount due).Payment for Services
I provide one round of editing per manuscript (or draft), which means that I edit the entire manuscript all the way through one time.If you make any changes to the edited manuscript and would like me to go over it for another round of editing, then the second round of editing will cost half of the original amount.I can work out a payment plan that works with your budget (i.e., breaking up payment via installments). I accept payment through PayPal.Terms of Service
I will provide you with a terms of service agreement that clearly explains my editing process, the payment plan, and the schedule/deadline upon which the editing will be completed.Once we agree on payment and schedule, we will both electronically sign the agreement by using a free website (i.e., SignWell), and we will each receive a copy of the signed agreement.A second round of editing will require a new terms of service agreement, along with a new payment plan and editing schedule.Turnaround Time
The amount of time that it takes me to complete a manuscript can vary, depending on manuscript length. I’m very thorough, and I take the time to edit it properly so that your manuscript will shine.I will periodically contact you via email to update you on my progress with your manuscript. I will also email you if any unforeseen emergencies come up.Before you order editing services from me, please message me first for availability!I'm happy to provide a free sample edit of 3-4 pages of your manuscript!A free editing sample will:

If you have any questions about my services, you can contact me here.

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My PortfolioThe manuscripts that I have edited for authors planning to self publish:

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