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“I won’t let a story leave my out box without Heather’s input. She not only renders manuscripts brilliantly clean, but offers fresh, intelligent insights that make an author’s work just that much better.”
Proofreading corrects indisputable errors only. Proofreading catches silly mistakes that grammar and spell check can't find, but a trained eye will. Proofreading is the last step before going to print and happens after a thorough copyedit. Proofreading ensures mechanical accuracy and consistency. HJ's Editing Services may reject a request to proofread if a copyedit or substantive edit proves a better tool for the job based on the document's content, accuracy, and clarity.
Proofreading corrects:
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Misspelled words
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Incorrect or missing punctuation
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Incorrect or missing capitalization
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Typographical mistakes
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Mechanical mistakes
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Rogue spacing
$.01 - .015 per word
Copyediting includes proofreading plus a close inspection of style and consistency. I will apply the rules of the applicable style guide (CMS, APA, AP). I will individualize corrections while maintaining the credibility and voice of your work. I will analyze the language, grammar, clarity, readability, and consistency of the content, and I will offer suggestions and improvements. I will fact-check for commonly understood information and provide a style sheet for easy reference. May include developmental suggestions.
Includes proofreading plus identifies:
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Possible copyright violations
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Passive voice
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Formatting inconsistencies and errors
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Content errors
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Incorrect or inconsistent facts
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Repetitive, awkward, or confusing sentence structure and word usage
$.02 - .025 per word
Substantive editing includes copyediting, plus an in-depth look at the text's logic and flow. This process is akin to having a writing coach at your service. The most all-inclusive type of editing, substantive editing requires two complete edits; one edit will be developmental in nature, and one will fine-tune the work through copyediting. For a fiction writer, I will analyze point of view, plot, dialogue, and characterization. I will provide a style sheet for easy reference.
Includes copyediting plus identifies:
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Telling -vs- showing
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Point of view inconsistencies
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Awkward/confusing sentence and paragraph organization
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Speedy or slow narrative flow
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Character and setting holes
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Faulty logic
$.03 - .035 per word

Testimonial
“Heather is an amazing ally. Since working with Heather, I've seen a tremendous improvement in word usage, paragraph volume and rhythm, and a much more concise body in my novels. It only took a few edited pages to realize I needed her skill. I'm happy with the results and much more confident in my own skill thanks to her. When I dared consider myself a good writer, Heather showed me I have much to learn and, in one novel, made me a better author than I thought I'd ever be.”
– Javier Robayo, author The Gaze