A manuscript evaluation will provide a review of either a completed or partial manuscript. You will receive a detailed letter of strong and weak points in plot, character, tone, argument, etc. Recurring grammatical issues will be pointed out, but not corrected.

A developmental edit will edit for more large-scale improvements at the chapter and comprehensive levels, such as organization and logical flow. For fictional works, a developmental edit will also provide feedback on plot, characterization, and dialogue. Through this service, I can also help develop concepts for unfinished manuscripts.

A substantive edit will edit for improvements at the paragraph and sentence level, such as sentence fluency, word choice, style, and consistency. 

A copyedit will correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, consistency, and, when applicable, cross-references and citations.

Typesetting is the process of creating the final layout of a print or PDF document. This should take place after all editing but before proofreading. Typesetting includes the design and formatting of the interior a book or pamphlet, including front and back matter (e.g. table of contents, dedication, about the author page) as well as the main body of the text. You will receive both an InDesign and PDF version upon completion that will be ready to send to a printer.

A proofread is designed for finished text that has already been copyedited and formatted. A proofread will catch typographical errors and problems with typesetting specifications and page makeup.

Cover design includes the design of the front and back covers of a manuscript. I will work with you to develop multiple mockups and will then create a final version.

An e-book conversion will take a finished manuscript and convert it to an e-book. You will be given both an EPUB (the format most e-readers use) and a MOBI (the format used by Amazon Kindle) file upon completion.