Full Edit of Manuscript
Full manuscript edits are charged by the word based on the type of edit you select. Please email me to learn the rates. Nicolinenovels@gmail.com
*This booking is listed at $0 because the cost will be determined during our email exchange. Feel free to book this via my website at $0 to reserve a spot on my editing calendar. Please note: While I work in a timely fashion, I cannot promise start or finish dates until we converse via email.
There are 3 editing options:
1. Copy Edit
2. Line Edit
3. Developmental Edit
What does a copy edit include?
- Word choice
- Word repetition
- Correcting any incorrect dialogue tags/punctuation
- Identifying areas for sentence structure improvement
- Correcting obvious errors, such as missing words, double words, and spelling mistakes
- General assessment of characters and plot line in a final write-up
What does a line edit include? All of the above PLUS:
- Overall flow of story
- Story pacing
- Showing versus telling
- Consistency of spelling, hyphenation, numbers, names, and facts.
- Identifying & suggesting improvements for awkward word choice and/or sentence structure
- Point of view inconsistencies
- Irrelevant language
- Repetition of plot points
- General assessment of characters and plot line with suggestions for improvements (as needed) in a final write-up
What does a developmental edit include? All of the above PLUS:
- Notes throughout the manuscript assessing and offering feedback/suggestions regarding characters and plot line. (As needed)
- Further development of the plot
- Locating and resolving plot holes
- Context consistency
- Plot continuity
- Ensuring each chapter drives the story forward
- Consistency regarding character behavior, development, & purpose
- Building characterization
- Narrative tone and style
- Overall structure, including chapter placement and/or reorganization
- Assistance with world-building
- Building a more descriptive setting
- Maximizing dramatic tension and conflict
Please note: all edits include a second pass (if requested) on a moderate amount of revisions (30% or less)—track changes for new revisions must be left ON. The second pass is strictly a proof read (spelling, grammar, obvious errors) and will only address new revisions. After my first pass, it will be my determination if the manuscript needs a 30% or more rewrite. If so, a second pass is not included. Instead, I'll offer 1 free hour-long writing consultation where we can discuss the edits and I can offer further guidance with your rewrite.
None of these edits include proofreading, although I will note and correct every error that I see. I will likely catch most of them, but I do advise contracting a second set of eyes for a thorough proofread. (Please note my advice given within the editing landing page.)