Wait, is your writing ready for copyediting?

Once a project is written, fully developed, and nearing its final word count, it’s time for polish and shine. My work is the last step before a book is laid out for publication and heads to the proofreader.

When I copyedit, I . . .

• Meticulously check grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, continuity, consistency, and correctness
• Do light fact-checking
• Scour for errors, inconsistencies, discontinuities, and issues that could pull readers out of the story
• Suggest sentence rewrites only as necessary for clarity and accuracy
• Create a style sheet to document style choices for accurate publications and harmony with documents to come

Style guides include the digital Chicago Manual of Style (18th edition), Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction, The Conscious Style Guide, house style guides, and other credible references.

• Preserve author voice and style. Assuming nothing, I query you as needed to ensure my work supports your intent. My suggestions are yours to take, leave, or alter to your satisfaction.