Editing Services.
A great book requires more than one edit. Proofreading makes for a professinal finish, but copy editing can really make your manuscript shine. If you need help earlier in the process, consider a developmental edit to ensure you’re on the right path and are creating a book really worth reading.
Editing Services
Proofreading
- Consistency, style, formatting and design
- Accuracy against manuscript or previous copy
- Layout and readability
- Grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Cross-checking linked components, content lists, indexes, glossaries and references
Copy Editing
- Consistency, style, grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Clarity, understanding, sense and fluency
- Manuscript styling and formatting
- Style conventions and language level
- Design specifications and layout
- Content improvement and refinement
Developmental Editing
- Structure and logic of information
- Writing style, language and tone
- Purpose and intended audience
- Rework content for clarity
- Development and information design
- Basic critique
Prices are in Australian dollars and are GST exclusive. Use these prices as a guide only, not a formal quote. Pricing will also depend on the quality and complexity of the original manuscript. Minimum fee for editorial services is $150.
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