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, pacing, and narrative flow.

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.

  • Optional call to go over changes or 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 recieve:

  • 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.

→ More details



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.

  • Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.

→ More details



Proofreading

Proofreading is the final stage of editing and focuses onironing out any remaining errors before publication.

At this point, content editing should be complete, and we are focusing on spelling, grammar, punctuation, typographical errors, consistency, and clarity.

You recieve:

  • A marked-up version of your manuscript with in-line corrections and suggestions.

  • Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.

→ More details


Contact me to request a personal quote!

Quotes are in Canadian dollars.

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.

  • Optional call to go over changes or 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.

  • Optional call to go over changes or 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.

  • Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.

→ More details

Proofreading

Proofreading is the final stage of editing and focuses on ironing out any remaining errors before publication.

At this point, content editing should be complete, and we are focusing on spelling, grammar, punctuation, typographical errors, consistency, and clarity.

You receive:

  • A marked-up version of your manuscript with in-line corrections and suggestions.

  • Optional call to go over changes or 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Proofreading is the final stage of editing and focuses on ironing out any remaining errors before publication.

    At this point, content editing should be complete, and we are focusing on spelling, grammar, punctuation, typographical errors, consistency, and clarity.

    You receive:

    • A marked-up version of your manuscript with in-line corrections and suggestions.

    • Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.

    See a full breakdown of the process and pricing → here.