Copyediting
Between you, your creative vision, and publication? The last major hurdle is polish. I’m here to make your manuscript shine—clean, consistent, and confidently you—without sanding off the voice that makes it special.
As a romance and fantasy girlie who also devours romantasy, erotica, and sci‑fi, I know the beats, tropes, and worldbuilding expectations readers crave. I’ll smooth the prose, tighten pacing at the sentence level, flag continuity gaps (magic systems, tech logic, timelines, titles/ranks), align character voice, and make sure your terminology and tone stay consistent across chapters. Think: sharper sentences, cleaner mechanics, and narrative flow that feels intentional from page one to “the end.”
Copyediting is your second‑to‑last stop before publication—after this, it’s just proofreading. Whether you’re querying agents, going to small press, or self‑publishing, this pass ensures your story reads like a professional, ready‑to‑publish book while still sounding unmistakably like you.
Services & Pricing
This is copyediting, not proofreading. I'm looking at consistency, clarity, and correctness—not just catching typos. Your manuscript should have already gone through developmental and line edits before we work together.
Copyediting Rate: $0.015 per word
Minimum manuscript length: 30,000 words
Example: 30,000-word novel = $450
Turnaround Time:
Minimum 2 weeks
Final timeline depends on word count and edit depth
I'll provide a firm estimate after 1 day with your manuscript
Optional Second Pass: 60% of original price
After you review and revise based on my edits
What's Included
✓ Comprehensive copyedit with tracked changes in Microsoft Word
✓ Consistency checks (character details, timeline, world-building elements)
✓ Grammar, spelling, and punctuation corrections
✓ Basic fact-checking
✓ Style sheet creation/maintenance
✓ 2-page sample edit included up front
How It Works
Send me your brief synopsis, a bit about yourself and your expectations, total word count, and your first chapter
I'll provide a 2-page sample edit so you can see my style
If we decide to move forward, I'll send a contract, invoice, NDA, and booking details
40% deposit secures your spot in my queue
30% payment at midpoint
Final 30% due upon delivery
Optional: Second pass available after your revisions (60% of original price)
Submission & Review Process
Within one week of receiving your submission, I'll review your materials and get back to you with:
A scope sheet/email
A sample edit of approximately 2 pages from your manuscript
Important submission guidelines:
Send all documents as .docx files (Microsoft Word format) so I can track changes properly
Prerequisites: Developmental editing and line editing must be completed beforehand
Include a brief synopsis and your expectations for the copyedit
If I decide to move forward with your project after review, we'll confirm the timeline and process the initial 40% deposit to secure your spot in my schedule.