Editing

With the proliferation of content mills and AI writing in recent years, I decided to switch my focus from writing to editing work, which was easier for me to find. I now offer my editing services in a variety of ways.

Books for Self-Published Authors

When you submit your book to a publisher, your editor has all the power. Some will make your book even better than before. Others make changes you would not prefer, and publish those changes under your name. As a self-publisher, you retain full control over what goes into print. But what if you want a second set of eyes to review your book first?

When my friend M. Allyson Szabo’s galley copy of Cook Small, Live Large! arrived, I offered to take an editing pass for her as a favor. She was so pleased with the results that she has hired me to edit subsequent books ever since. This got me thinking that perhaps other self-published authors would like to avail themselves of my services as well.

My goal is to use my powers for good. I will catch those pesky typos that sat under your nose, but you didn’t notice because you’ve been staring at your work for so long. I will make sure your sentences don’t run on, your verb tenses agree, and that your prose is flowing and easy to read. However, full control remains with you, the author. You have the power to accept or reject my changes. If you wrote a grammatically incorrect sentence for a specific reason, then that is what will remain. The final decision is yours.

Rates

I prefer to charge by the word. I am usually working on multiple projects at the same time, making it difficult to track how much time I spend on your project in particular.

Copy Editing / Proofreading: 3¢ per word
This is simply checking for typos, spelling errors, and grammar mistakes.

Developmental Editing: 4¢ per word
In addition to copy editing and proofreading, I will make broader suggestions, such as if a paragraph in one section might be more appropriate elsewhere, a section should be shortened, or another should be expanded with more information.

Web Editing

During my time at FIXD, I was promoted from Content Creator to Copy Editor, ensuring clarity and accuracy in automotive articles as well as the usual spelling, grammar, and readability. I now do freelance editing for WikiMotive and UTV Sports. I am also open to additional opportunities in this area. Rates are negotiable, but I use the Editorial Freelancers Association rates as a guide.