How can WatchWord Editing help you?
There are different kinds of editing and a variety of terms used to describe them. Whatever editing path you choose, I am concerned about maintaining your ideas, your voice, and your style. Before choosing the best editing route for your project, we'll check out the options together to determine which best suits your needs.
Light to Medium Copy Editing focuses on consistency and on correcting outright errors in spelling and grammar.
Heavy Copy Editing covers all the elements of a light or medium edit; in addition, it focuses on adding clarity and coherence to your writing. It can include any or all of the following:
Developmental Editing of Nonfiction focuses on the larger picture. In a developmental edit, among other things, we point out areas needing more development, suggest helpful reorganization of existing material, and note jargon that should be eliminated or explained. We pay special attention to how your piece fits your intended audience.
Developmental Editing of Fiction also focuses on the larger picture. A developmental edit for fiction will include comments on elements such as plot development, characters, dialogue, point of view, and pace.
Note: A developmental edit is most effective when done after the author has revised his or her work at least once and before a copy edit.
Prices for the above services will be based on the individual manuscript and the type of editing desired. A quote for the entire project will be presented upon perusal of the manuscript by the editor.
Manuscript Evaluation will be helpful for newer authors. It will include comments on strengths and weaknesses of the work and suggestions for how the author might proceed with the work.
The cost of an evaluation is 1.0 cent per word.
Light to Medium Copy Editing focuses on consistency and on correcting outright errors in spelling and grammar.
- Correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Correcting usage errors: for example, the use of effect instead of affect
- Ensuring consistency throughout the text: for example, ensuring that email stays email and does not shift to e-mail, and that website does not become web site
- Correlating parts: for example, making sure citations correspond to the list of references
- Ensuring that your document follows the chosen style guide
Heavy Copy Editing covers all the elements of a light or medium edit; in addition, it focuses on adding clarity and coherence to your writing. It can include any or all of the following:
- Editing for conciseness
- Editing for coherence: transitions and organization, for example
- Editing for the intended audience: identifying terms that need to be clarified, pointing out areas needing further explanation
- Checking content: Checking suspected factual errors and revising or querying the author
Developmental Editing of Nonfiction focuses on the larger picture. In a developmental edit, among other things, we point out areas needing more development, suggest helpful reorganization of existing material, and note jargon that should be eliminated or explained. We pay special attention to how your piece fits your intended audience.
Developmental Editing of Fiction also focuses on the larger picture. A developmental edit for fiction will include comments on elements such as plot development, characters, dialogue, point of view, and pace.
Note: A developmental edit is most effective when done after the author has revised his or her work at least once and before a copy edit.
Prices for the above services will be based on the individual manuscript and the type of editing desired. A quote for the entire project will be presented upon perusal of the manuscript by the editor.
Manuscript Evaluation will be helpful for newer authors. It will include comments on strengths and weaknesses of the work and suggestions for how the author might proceed with the work.
The cost of an evaluation is 1.0 cent per word.
