Copyediting
$0.015 per word
Line-by-line edits to get your manuscript polished for publication. Copyediting focuses on readability. It ensures that readers are correctly understanding the story that you intended for them to read. This helps readers stay connected and engaged in your story, so they have the best experience possible.
What we edit for:
- clarity – making sure readers can understand your intentions
- consistency – detail accuracy throughout the story
- grammar & Punctuation – ensure accuracy
- phrasing – no awkwardness to take readers out of the story
- sentence structure – keeps everything flowing nicely
- voice & tone – staying true to you and your story
You will receive:
- a copy of your manuscript with in-line editing suggestions using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes feature. You will be able to accept or reject individual changes.
- in-line comments and explanations for suggested edits
- editorial letter with further discussion on larger manuscript issues and room for improvement
- style sheet – a document that keeps a running tab on all story information and language choices to ensure it stays consistent throughout
Manuscript Evaluation
$0.01 per word
This is where we take a birds eye view of your manuscript and offer feedback on its strengths and weaknesses. If you are still in the drafting/developmental phase, then this is the service for you! this is a more cost effective version of what you often here referred to as a developmental edit. essentially, you get the same feedback and the implement it yourself. f you are still in the drafting/developmental phase, then this is the service for you!
What we evaluate:
- narrative techniques
- plot arcs
- character development
- marketability
- pacing
- themes
- organization and structure
You will receive an editorial report that includes:
- a detailed analysis of your manuscript
- overall strengths and weaknesses
- suggestions on area of improvement
- evaluation of key narrative elements
- a roadmap for next steps
All services include:
- a contract detailing scope of work, milestones and deadlines, and all costs agreed upon upfront – NO surprises – always know what is expected of you and what you can expect from us
- regular communication and updates on the progress of your manuscript so you are consistently informed about the state of your work
FAQs
Why should I choose you as my editor?
With a Master’s degree in Professional Writing, concentrating in Applied Rhetoric & Composition and Creative Writing, Lexi has the qualifications needed to help you craft a story you’re proud of. We value transparency, growth, and collaboration, to provide you with a positive editorial relationship.
How do we get started?
The first thing for you to do is get a free sample edit! We want to make sure that we are the right editor for your specific project and vision. Contact Alexis today to get your free sample edit.
Do you accept payment plans?
Yes! We know that being an independent author means that you are footing all the upfront costs, and they can really add up. We don’t want that to be a barrier to you putting the best book possible out into the world. We make sure that our prices reflect industry standards, while staying affordable. Together, we can create a payment schedule that fits you and your novel’s needs. We also offer discounts for anyone getting multiple services on a single manuscript.
