What is Comprehensive editing?
Two Rounds of Comprehensive Editing: Line Editing & Copyediting
At Desert Mystic Literary Editing, I offer a meticulous two-round editing process designed to elevate your manuscript to its highest potential. My approach combines both line editing and copyediting, ensuring that your work is both stylistically engaging and technically flawless.
Round 1: Line Editing
In the first round, I focus on enhancing the flow, structure, and clarity of your writing. This is where your voice, tone, and pacing are fine-tuned. I’ll work to ensure your sentences are smooth and impactful, your narrative flows seamlessly, and your ideas are communicated with precision. This is about making your writing the best it can be from an artistic and readability perspective.
Round 2: Copyediting
Once your manuscript is refined, I dive into the second round of editing—copyediting. Here, I meticulously check for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency issues. I’ll correct any errors and ensure your manuscript adheres to professional standards. The goal is to catch the small details that can make a big difference in the overall presentation of your work.
By using a combination of both line editing and copyediting, I ensure that your manuscript not only tells your story in the most engaging way but is also polished and ready for submission or publication. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer, my editing services will help you deliver your best work.
What’s Included:
One round of line edits focusing on improving the clarity, flow, and style of your writing.
Sentence restructuring and tightening to ensure readability and enhance narrative impact.
Feedback on tone, pacing, and voice to ensure consistency throughout the manuscript.
One round of copyediting to correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors.
Consistency checks for language usage, terminology, and formatting across the manuscript.
Adherence to style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style) for proper manuscript formatting.
Detailed attention to formatting issues such as headings, paragraph alignment, and consistency in fonts and spacing.
What’s Not Included:
Developmental editing (big-picture feedback on plot, characters, or structure).
Story structure or plot changes (no feedback on overall content, character arcs, or story flow).
Rewriting or reorganization of content for clarity or style.
Extensive revisions beyond the agreed-upon scope (the focus is on line edits and copyediting).
Proofreading for final spelling and punctuation fixes (this is a separate stage from comprehensive editing).
What to know before booking me:
I work exclusively with Microsoft Word for all editing services. All changes, suggestions, and revisions are made using the Track Changes feature, allowing you to easily review and approve edits. Please ensure your manuscript is submitted in Word format to take advantage of this editing process.
Turnaround times are estimates and may vary based on the length and complexity of the manuscript. Please reach out for a personalized time frame prior to booking your service.
Revisions are not included unless otherwise specified in the service package. If you require additional edits beyond the agreed scope, they will be billed separately at the current hourly rate.
All manuscripts and materials shared with me will be kept strictly confidential. I respect your privacy and will never share your work with third parties without your consent.
Payment is required in full before services or edits are returned, unless otherwise agreed upon. Payment plans may be available for certain services. Please contact me for more details.