Are you done with the developmental editing phase and ready to move on to polishing your manuscript? As an editor, it is my job to make a story shine while still respecting the author’s voice and intent. Whether you need someone to find the technical errors that were missed before or want to combine that with a sentence-level focus on your prose, I’m happy to dive into the adventures you’ve dreamed up for your readers.
Both services include two read-throughs and are carried out in Word. You are in full control of your manuscript and unless we agree on making certain changes silently beforehand (such as accidental double spaces), I’ll be using Track Changes and Comments for all suggested edits so you can easily view and approve (or deny) each one. This is your story and it is important to me that the final product is one you are proud of.
To help both of us decide whether we’re a good fit for each other, I offer a free 1000-word sample. This allows you to assess my editing style and quality so you can make an informed decision before committing to a full edit.
My turnaround time varies based on the length and complexity of your story. It can also depend on whether it has been with another editor before me (such as for line editing) and how much self-editing has been done. This is another reason why a sample edit is so valuable.
Proofreading
The final form of editing your manuscript should receive. This is one more chance to catch technical errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling, missing or duplicated words, and more. If wanted, I’m happy to leave comments about anything that stands out to me as a reader as well.
Rate: $0.006/word ($6 per 1000 words)
Copyediting
This includes checking for the above mentioned technical errors as well as a more in-depth focus on style, sentence structure, flow, inconsistencies, etc. It comes with a style sheet that tracks your style/grammar choices, characters, locations, special words, and more. It also has short chapter summaries.
This is the option that I usually recommend for authors that will only have one editor after they finish up developmental editing as the extra tracking can help catch small non-technical errors that might’ve slipped through and the mild line editing can help on the sentence-level as well. For LitRPG authors, the additional attention to number tracking and special capitalizations is valuable as well.
Rate: $0.008/word ($8 per 1000 words)
Questions?
Unsure of what service would be best for you? I am happy to answer any questions you might have and advise on which level of editing would be the best fit for you. If there are additional services you may need, we can discuss whether those can be added or I can give recommendations for other editors that may be a better fit.
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“Isabelle Wagner found the book I was trying to write, showed me how to make it work, and made it right for all the readers who followed her. More importantly, sometimes authors need to be a bit weird or outside the box in their prose style. She is a master at identifying your writing quirks and letting you be you.”
A.R. Witham
AI Policy
I do not use generative AI tools in any part of my process and will not upload your work to a gen AI platform. I will be the only person with access to your manuscript unless I’m told to share it with someone else (such as a PA). I do not agree with the use of generative AI in creative spaces and therefore prefer to not work with authors that knowingly use it in any part of their process, including (but not limited to) idea generation, outlining, writing, editing, artwork, or promotional material.