Copyediting and proofreading for independent authors
Peace of mind
Writing your book took imagination, perseverance, and hours of hard work. You’re finally finished, but you want to be sure your manuscript is ready for publication. Perceptive Editing can help.
Copyediting
My job as a copyeditor is to enhance your story and minimize distractions to the reader. This involves:
checking grammar, punctuation, and spelling
fact-checking
flagging timeline or character inconsistencies
suggesting fixes for repetition or awkward phrasing
suggesting options for more inclusive language
creating a style sheet to ensure consistent application of choices about spelling, punctuation, numbers, character and place names, and more
My edits won’t change your style or rewrite your work. What they will do is enhance your voice, remove reader distractions, and deliver a more polished manuscript.
Proofreading
Every piece of writing can use a final quality check before publication. I will check your document for language, typographic, and formatting errors that may have crept in or that were not addressed after it was edited.
Contact me today to discuss how I can help you publish the best version of your work.