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Proofreading

Step Four: Final Polish

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

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At this point, content editing should be complete, and I check the text of the manuscript for errors, including typographical errors and problems with typesetting specifications and page makeup. I will also compare the latest stage of the manuscript to earlier stages to ensure any changes have been made correctly.

This is also the stage where we look at formatting and layout for print and e-publishing.

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Deliverables

Feedback is presented in:

  1. Inline comments:

    These notes and edits are made directly in the manuscript with track changes, allowing you to review each decision and approve them on review. Queries may appear in margins or through email when any clarification is needed.

  2. Optional call and unlimited email communication:

    This gives the author the time to review changes, discuss feedback, and ask any questions they may have about the final product.

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Rates

Rates vary depending on the type of editing service needed, as well as the content and condition of the manuscript.

My rates start at:

  • Cost per word: $0.01

Contact me to request a personal quote!

For your reference: Industry standards for editing fiction

Quotes are in Canadian dollars.

A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking.

Payment plans are available.

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Proofreading

Step Four: Final Polish

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 I check the text of the manuscript for errors, including typographical errors and problems with typesetting specifications and page makeup. I will also compare the latest stage of the manuscript to earlier stages to ensure any changes have been made correctly.

This is also the stage where we look at formatting and layout for print and e-publishing.

Deliverables
Feedback is presented in:

  1. Inline comments:
    These notes and edits are made directly in the manuscript with track changes, allowing you to review each decision and approve them on review. Queries may appear in margins or through email when any clarification is needed.

  2. Optional call and unlimited email communication:
    This gives the author the time to review changes, discuss feedback, and ask any questions they may have about the final product.

Rates
Rates vary depending on the type of editing service needed, as well as the content and condition of the manuscript.

My rate for proofreading starts at:

  • Cost per word: $0.01

Contact me to request a personal quote!

For your reference: Industry standards for editing fiction.

Quotes are in Canadian dollars.
A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking.
Payment plans are available.

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.