Copyediting

You're happy with your story, but you have no idea where to put a comma or how to punctuate dialogue.

Copyediting addresses the line-level errors that can make your manuscript feel unprofessional or messy to a reader.

This stage of editing is where we catch and correct all the little errors that you, as the author, have become blind to because you've read over the story so many times!

What's Included in a Copyedit?

Each copyedit comes with three files:

One file with track changes edits

This includes a marked up manuscript with in-line correction of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and everything described below.

One clean file with all edits accepted

This is a duplicate of the marked up file, but all corrections have been accepted and implemented into the document, leaving a "clean" file to be used for your next steps.

A customized style sheet

This is a document outlining the stylistic choices made within the manuscript. This includes small spelling decisions like gray or grey. This document ensures that spelling is consistent throughout the manuscript, leaving a more professional result.

What issues does a copyedit address?

Grammar and syntax

Correct capitalization

Correct tense (past, present, or future)

Correcting faulty parallelism

Spelling and punctuation

Correct use of dashes, commas, periods, exclamation marks, etc.

Correcting typos (beings > begins)

Language and spelling consistency

Consistency in dialect (US English, UK English, etc.)

Copyediting is best done when you're happy with the story and your writing, but are looking for your manuscript to feel polished and professional.

To see examples of what's listed above, check out this post

View a copyedit sample

Please note: due to the nature of correcting tens of thousands of words for grammar and spelling, there will always be errors left remaining after a copyedit. For the best result, follow this service with proofreading.

Rates

Updated May 2025

Download the Pricing Guide

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Note: rates are subject to change without notice

Genres

I accept New Adult & Adult novels

I copyedit manuscripts for the following genres:

Romance

Mystery

Thriller

Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Contemporary

I do not copyedit manuscripts for the following genres:

Horror

Christian Fiction

Ready to save your spot?

Complete the Editing Inquiry form by clicking the button below, and I'll be in touch soon! Please note: I often book 1-3 months in advance.

Editing Inquiry

Note: As part of copyediting and proofreading, I use a software called Grammarly which is similar to a more advanced version of spellcheck. If you have any questions about its use in my editorial process, please let me know.

Copyediting

You're happy with your story, but you have no idea where to put a comma or how to punctuate dialogue.

Copyediting addresses the line-level errors that can make your manuscript feel unprofessional or messy to a reader.

This stage of editing is where we catch and correct all the little errors that you, as the author, have become blind to because you've read over the story so many times!

What's Included in a Copyedit?

Each copyedit comes with three files:

One file with track changes edits

This includes a marked up manuscript with in-line correction of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and everything described below.

One clean file with all edits accepted

This is a duplicate of the marked up file, but all corrections have been accepted and implemented into the document, leaving a "clean" file to be used for your next steps.

A customized style sheet

This is a document outlining the stylistic choices made within the manuscript. This includes small spelling decisions like gray or grey. This document ensures that spelling is consistent throughout the manuscript, leaving a more professional result.

What issues does a copyedit address?

Grammar and syntax

Correct capitalization

Correct tense (past, present, or future)

Correcting faulty parallelism

Spelling and punctuation

Correct use of dashes, commas, periods, exclamation marks, etc.

Correcting typos (beings > begins)

Language and spelling consistency

Consistency in dialect (US English, UK English, etc.)

Copyediting is best done when you're happy with the story and your writing, but are looking for your manuscript to feel polished and professional.

To see examples of what's listed above, check out this post

Please note: due to the nature of correcting tens of thousands of words for grammar and spelling, there will always be errors left remaining after a copyedit. For the best result, follow this service with proofreading.

Rates

Updated May 2025

Download the Pricing Guide

Note: rates are subject to change without notice

Genres

I accept New Adult & Adult novels

I copyedit manuscripts for the following genres:

Romance

Mystery

Thriller

Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Contemporary

I do not copyedit manuscripts for the following genres:

Horror

Christian Fiction

Ready to save your spot?

Complete the Editing Inquiry form by clicking the button below, and I'll be in touch soon! Please note: I often book 1-3 months in advance.

Note: As part of copyediting and proofreading, I use a software called Grammarly which is similar to a more advanced version of spellcheck. If you have any questions about its use in my editorial process, please let me know.