Welcome to the copy edit / proofreading page
As with the content / developmental editing section, let's define what copy edit / proofreading involves. This is where the copy or text of the manuscript is combed through for grammar, punctuation, and word choice. It's the time to find the typos a spell checker wouldn't flag. Things like from / form, where the word is spelled correctly, but not the word needed for the sentence. Or maybe it's a discreet / discrete mix-up. One means not likely to be seen or noticed by people (discreet) and the other means separate and distant from each other (discrete). Again, a spell check wouldn't flag either of these as incorrect, but they're two very different words.
Copy Edit / Proofreading with Starry Sky Editing Services includes:
A line by line read through for grammar / punctuation / word choice.
Reading for context, do all the words and sentences make sense?
Notes regarding continuity / characterizations / plot.
Wait… isn't the continuity, characterization, and plot stuff part of content / developmental editing? Actually, yes. But, if I'm reading and come across something that isn't right, say a character has blue eyes in chapter one, but later they have brown eyes is chapter five, I'm going to have your back and mention the glitch. Your book is your calling card to readers and I want it to be the best it can be.
If you have questions, concerns, or a need for clarity, please contact me. I'll be happy to respond.
Rates
For a full copy edit / proofread the rate is $0.01 to $0.03 per word, depending on the size of the project.
If you're looking specifically for one thing, say you only need to have an editor check for those pesky typos, let me know and a lower rate can be negotiated. I try to be flexible when I can.
Monti Shalosky
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