Editing

This type of editing focuses on the big picture, such as a manuscript’s argument, its evidence, its organization, and its purpose. It often involves substantive recommendations and reformatting.

“Does this manuscript make sense?”

“What is the relationship between the author’s intent and output?

This type of editing focuses on sentence structure, word choice, and overall writing quality. It points out run-on sentences, clichéd words, and convoluted phrasing.

“Is the writing clear, consistent, and eloquent?”

This type of editing is often the final step in the writing process. It addresses, grammar, usage, punctuation, and formatting (including footnotes). Please note that I work in the Chicago/Turabian Citation style most often used in history, theology, and fine arts.

“Is the writing free of grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors?”

“Does the formatting conform to the appropriate style guide?”

*I am happy to combine line editing and copyediting services.

I offer rush editing (72 hours) on a case-by-case basis for manuscripts 5,000 words or less.