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Introduction to editing:
\nWhat is editing, why they need it.<\/p>\n

A professional editor is a silent partner, whose only role is to help you create the best work you can.<\/p>\n

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I don’t want to change your style or voice. They’re what make your writing stand out from others’.\u00a0\u00a0But I do want to<\/p>\n

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Types of editing \u2014 take some education from How I Work page and put it here.<\/p>\n

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Types<\/span> of Editing<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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A developmental edit can be an intense process, but it’s also a great solution for a very real\u00a0problem: a manuscript that’s\u00a0confusing,\u00a0includes info that’s just plain wrong or isn’t\u00a0finished. It could involve rewriting, rearranging of sections or additional research.<\/p>\n

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Line editing reshapes sentences and paragraphs so they flow, make sense, and stay true to your style. Clich\u00e9s get the ax, as do places where\u00a0usage is iffy\u00a0and tense is inconsistent.<\/p>\n

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When people hear the term “editing,” they usually think of copyediting: correcting\u00a0grammar, spelling, punctuation, and checking for consistency. It\u2019s the last step before taking the plunge and submitting your work to an agent or formatting it for self-p<\/span>ublication.<\/p>\n

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Ways We Can Work Together<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Project-based Editing<\/h4>\n

Some projects need a relatively light touch,\u00a0while others need a heavy dose of TLC. I’ll look at your manuscript, evaluate the level of work\u00a0needed to reach your goal. For example, I base your investment for a full copyedit\u00a0based on\u00a0word\u00a0count and how intensive the editing process will be.<\/p>\n

Packages<\/h4>\n

After talking about your project and goals, I put together\u00a0a package based on your needs. All\u00a0this really means is that we agree on what kind of editing will make your work shine, how much time we’ll devote to working together, and cost. Let’s say you’d like to add weekly\u00a0hour-long consults to\u00a0a developmental edit<\/span>, for four months. We’d set up a schedule to plan, brainstorm, whatever you need. You’ll know exactly what the cost is from the beginning, and the only way it will change is if your needs change.<\/span><\/p>\n

Manuscript Evaluations<\/h4>\n

For some writers an evaluation is the perfect way to get perspective and help make their way clearer. I do a very close read of your project and you walk\u00a0away with a “letter,” laying out both its strengths and the areas that need more attention. I include an hour of consultation for any\u00a0questions you might have once you go over the evaluation. (It’s always possible to set up more consultation time if you need it.)<\/p>\n

Consultations<\/h4>\n

Sometimes writers want someone to bounce ideas off of or just ask questions. More general support as opposed to a full edit. I do that. For full-edit clients things can come up besides\u00a0the usual \u201cback-and-forth\u201d that’s part of the process. I do that too.<\/p>\n

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Add in FAQ \u2014 Change questions up though.<\/b><\/p>\n

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This is where the relationship part comes in: you tell me what your needs and concerns are, and I listen.<\/p>\n

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\/\/ The process<\/p>\n

A developmental edit, where I evaluate structure and maybe even issues with point of view\u00a0or content? A line edit\u00a0<\/em>where I make suggestions about\u00a0style, flow, and consistency? A copyedit focusing on grammar, spelling and punctuation? A manuscript critique?<\/p>\n

After we\u2019re clear on what will get you where you need to be, you send me an\u00a0excerpt from your document\u2014and I edit. This is just a sample, of course, but with it, we both see\u00a0firsthand how I can support you in the process of making your book a published reality. (This step also helps me determine\u00a0how long it will take me to complete the edit.)<\/p>\n

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You sure\u00a0can! Well, at least you can revise it, which is a critical step before handing it off to an editor.<\/p>\n

But revision should only take the place of editing if you\u2019re completely sure\u00a0you can get enough distance from your writing\u00a0to discover plot holes, inconsistencies in\u00a0characterization,\u00a0interruptions\u00a0in flow, and all of the other obstacles to a truly finished work. This is\u00a0surprisingly\u00a0difficult\u2014so difficult that professional\u00a0editors\u00a0get their own<\/em> writing edited.<\/p>\n

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Your family, S.O., and friends can tell you if they like your writing\u2014but no matter how crazy they are about you, they probably don’t\u00a0have the time and skill needed\u00a0to examine your work and give you more than an opinion, no matter how honest. Beta readers and fellow writing workshoppers are usually a better bet for helpful suggestions, but there’s no substitute for a professional editor, whose role isn’t\u00a0just to give you support, but to also give you solutions.<\/p>\n

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They will. A\u00a0carefully crafted manuscript doesn\u2019t guarantee publication, and stay away from anyone who tells you it will. But it\u2019ll be much more likely to grab the eye of insanely busy publishing professionals. It will stand out. It will indicate less work might be needed to get the book\u00a0in\u00a0shape for publishing. And, even though you<\/em>\u00a0know you take what you do seriously\u2014a thorough\u00a0editing job lets others know too.<\/p>\n

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Good question. The answer? Companies like CreateSpace provide just that: services<\/em>. Services are great, of course. One of their\u00a0editors will check your manuscript and correct\u00a0typos and run-on sentences. At a higher tier, they\u2019ll evaluate\u00a0structure and tell you all about it in what\u2019s called an editorial letter. That\u2019s good practice. What they won\u2019t have time\u00a0to do is\u00a0learn about and respect the subtleties of your style, to guide you\u00a0if you request it or affirm you when you need it. That takes a relationship.<\/p>\n

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Microsoft Word, please! I can also convert Google Docs to Word.<\/p>\n

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Yes. Yes, it is.<\/p>\n

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SITES FOR WRITERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Agent Query<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

A free, searchable database\u00a0of literary agents and networking site for writers. Learn how to write a great query letter!<\/p>\n

Chicago Manual of Style<\/span>\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Style guide for American English published by University of Chicago Press. It’s used widely for academic publications, as well as some trade publications. In the absence of a style\u00a0guide from a publisher, I use it for fiction editing. Amazingly, a one-year subscription is only $35.<\/p>\n

Nathan Bransford\u2019s Writing Advice Database\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Helpful articles about the craft from writer Nathan Bransford.<\/p>\n

PEN Center USA<\/a>,\u00a0PEN International<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Non-profit organization that supports literary engagement and advocates for freedom of speech.<\/p>\n

Preditors and Editors<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Essentially, a guide to help creative professionals avoid\u00a0scam artists.<\/p>\n

Query Shark<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

A site that presents examples of queries that work and those that most definitely do not. All dissected and analyzed for your edification.<\/p>\n

Query Tracker\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

A searchable database that helps authors find reputable literary agents and\u00a0query tracking system.<\/p>\n

Ray Bradbury On How to Write and Why Literature Saves Civilization<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The masterful author shares his thoughts on the art and purpose of writing.<\/p>\n

Writers and Editors<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

A networking and information site for you guessed it…writers and editors. Pages and pages of links to articles and books advising on everything from\u00a0researching agents to writers conferences.<\/p>\n

Writer Beware<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America’s guide for\u00a0steering clear of unscrupulous agents, vanity publishers, and fake contests.<\/p>\n

0s-1s.com (Zeros and Ones)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

An\u00a0“independent, pro-author”\u00a0Digital Rights Management e-book seller\u00a0complete with multiple conversation series that are well worth a look.<\/p>\n

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American Society of Journalists and Authors<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Professional association of independent nonfiction writers.<\/p>\n

Association of Authors\u2019 Representatives\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Professional organization of literary agents.<\/p>\n

The Authors Guild<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Group that advocates for writers in matters of\u00a0free speech, fair contracts, and copyright.<\/p>\n

Horror Writers Association\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

International organization that promotes the interests of horror and dark fantasy authors and their work.<\/p>\n

National Writers Union\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

An actual union for writers. Collective bargaining and everything!<\/p>\n

Nonfiction Authors Association<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Networking and information site for nonfiction writers.<\/p>\n

Novelists, Inc.<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Professional network\u00a0for career novelists.<\/p>\n

Romance Writers of America<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Advances the interests of\u00a0professional romance writers and provides networking, training, and workshops.<\/p>\n

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Organization for published authors and industry pros in science fiction, fantasy, and related genres.<\/p>\n

Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network\u00a0<\/strong>(SPAWN)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Organization providing info, resources, and opportunities to absolutely anyone involved in publishing.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s National Book Association\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Formed in 1917, the WNBA informs the public about\u00a0the continued importance and production of books, supports other organizations’ relevant projects,\u00a0and\u00a0promotes recognition of women\u2019s achievements in the book industry.<\/p>\n

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