COPY EDTING SERVICES
Copy editing is the stage where your manuscript is refined at the sentence level—improving clarity, flow, and consistency while preserving your voice. This comes before proofreading and after you’ve completed your main revisions.
If your writing feels almost there but needs smoothing, tightening, or polishing, copy editing is the step that elevates it to a professional standard.
What I Offer:
I carefully review your manuscript to improve:
- Sentence flow and readability
- Clarity and word choice
- Grammar, punctuation, and syntax
- Repetition and awkward phrasing
- Consistency in tone, style, and terminology
Unlike proofreading, this stage may involve light rewriting and restructuring at the sentence level to ensure your writing is clear, engaging, and cohesive.
Pricing is 0.022 USD per word:
| Word Count | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 5,000 words | $110 |
| 10,000 words | $220 |
| 20,000 words | $440 |
| 40,000 words | $880 |
| 60,000 words | $1,320 |
| 80,000 words | $1,760 |
| 100,000 words | $2,200 |
What You'll Get:
After copy editing, you’ll get:
A Track Changes version showing all corrections made A clean, edited copy
This allows you to review edits easily while also having a polished version you can use right away.
Where Copy Editing Fits in the Process
The editing process typically follows this order:
- Developmental editing (big-picture structure)
- Line editing (style and flow)
- Copy editing (clarity, consistency, correctness)
- Proofreading (final polish)
Copy editing happens just before your manuscript is finalized, ensuring everything reads smoothly before the final proofread.
The Style Sheet (or Style Guide)
A style sheet is a document that ensures consistency throughout your book. It may include:
- Spelling preferences (e.g., American vs. British English)
- Punctuation and grammar choices
- Capitalization rules
- Character names, place names, and world-specific terms
For fiction authors, this can also act as a “story bible,” keeping track of important details to maintain continuity.
If you already have a style sheet, I’ll follow it closely. If not, I will create a light style sheet as I copy edit to ensure consistency across your manuscript.
Why This Matters
Copy editing is where your manuscript truly comes together. It ensures your writing is not only correct, but clear, consistent, and enjoyable to read, while still sounding like you.
Ready to Work Together?
If you’re looking to refine your manuscript and bring your writing to a professional level, you’re in the right place.
Please fill out the Copy Editing Request Form, and I’ll get back to you soon with availability, a personalized quote, and next steps!