Editing
Services
Overview of Offerings
→ Alchemy Editorial
This is a brief introduction to the different editing services I offer. For more details, head to the page of the service that interests you. Not sure what phase you’re in or what service you might need? Send me a message and we can discuss your options!
Developmental Editing
Developmental editing focuses on the big-picture elements of your story, helping you refine and strengthen its overall structure, plot, characters, pacing, and narrative flow.
This stage does not focus on grammar, spelling, or punctuation.
You recieve:
- An editorial letter outlining the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript's use of storytelling elements.
- Notes throughout the manuscript to point out examples of the details outlined in the editorial letter.
- Email communication to discuss feedback.
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Stylistic/Line Editing
Stylistic or line editing focuses on refining the prose and language of your manuscript.
This stage of editing reviews your manuscript at the sentence level and considers word choice, syntax, and overall writing style.
You recieve:
- An editorial letter outlining the strengths and weaknesses of your writing.
- Comments and editing directly in the manuscript.
- A style sheet.
- Email communication to discuss feedback.
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Copyediting
Copyediting focuses on the mechanics of grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and style.
This stage of editing reviews your manuscript at the sentence level and considers word choice, syntax, and overall writing style.
You recieve:
- In-line corrections/tracked changes.
- A style sheet outlining consistencies.
- Email communication to discuss feedback.
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Contact me to request a personal quote!
Quotes are in USD.
A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking.
Payment plans are available.
Editing
Services
Overview of Services
→ Alchemy Editorial
This is a brief introduction to the different editing services I offer. For more details, head to the page of the service that interests you. Not sure what phase you’re in or what service you might need? Send me a message and we can discuss your options!
Developmental Editing
Developmental editing focuses on the big-picture elements of your story, helping you refine and strengthen its overall structure, plot, characters, pacing, and narrative flow.
This stage does not focus on grammar, spelling, punctuation, or sentence structure.
You receive:
An editorial letter outlining the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript’s use of storytelling elements.
Notes throughout the manuscript to point out examples of the details outlined in the editorial letter.
Email communication to discuss feedback.
→ More details
Stylistic/Line Editing
Stylistic or line editing focuses on refining the prose and language of your manuscript.
This stage of editing reviews your manuscript at the sentence level and considers word choice, syntax, and overall writing style.
You receive:
An editorial letter outlining the strengths and weaknesses of your writing.
Comments and editing directly in the manuscript.
A style sheet.
Email communication to discuss feedback.
→ More details
Copy Editing
Copy editing focuses on the mechanics of grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and style.
You receive:
In-line corrections/tracked changes.
A style sheet outlining consistencies.
Email communication to discuss feedback.
→ More details
The Editorial Process.
Whether you're looking for developmental editing to shape the foundation of your story, stylistic/line editing to refine your prose, copyediting for technical accuracy, or proofreading for that final polish, I’m here to help.
Below, you can find a quick overview of the editing services I offer. For a full breakdown of the service and pricing, check out the individual page fore each.
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Developmental editing, sometimes called substantive editing, is the first step after finishing your draft.
At this stage, I focus on the big-picture elements of your story, helping you refine and strengthen its overall structure, plot, characters, pacing, and narrative flow.
You receive:An editorial letter outlining the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript’s use of storytelling elements.
Notes throughout the manuscript to point out examples of the details outlined in the editorial letter.
Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.
See a full breakdown of the process and pricing → here.
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Stylistic or line editing focuses on refining the prose and language of your manuscript.
This stage of editing reviews your manuscript at the sentence level and considers word choice, syntax, and overall writing style.You receive:
An editorial letter outlining the strengths and weaknesses of your writing.
Comments and editing directly in the manuscript.
A style sheet.
Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.
See a full breakdown of the process and pricing → here.
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This phase of editing focuses on the mechanics of grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage and style.
You receive:
In-line corrections/tracked changes.
A style sheet outlining consistencies.
Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.
See a full breakdown of the process and pricing → here.
