Editing Services
My fees are competitive, in line with guidelines set out by the Society of Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) and vary with the scope and complexity of the given project. Each step in the editorial process takes a different amount of time (a heavy, substantive edit will take more time than a copy edit), which affects the overall cost. I am able to quote and charge in British pounds, euros, Canadian dollars or American dollars, as well as per 1,000 words or per project (once I see a sample to base my quote on).
Please contact me at kellyaelamb@rogers.com for a detailed quote and a sample edit (in Word with tracked changes and comments).
Please contact me at kellyaelamb@rogers.com for a detailed quote and a sample edit (in Word with tracked changes and comments).
- Developmental, substantive, structural or heavy copy edit: A 'big picture' edit focusing on the content and structure of the document to ensure a consistent and clear flow of thoughts, ideas and actions.
- Academic edit: With special emphasis on the precise presentation of ideas and the consistent use of syntax and style, tables, figures, citations and references.
- Stylistic/line/copy edit: Ensuring that the syntax and content are clear and consistent, free of jargon and clichés, while still retaining the author's 'voice' and appropriate reading level for a polished product. The 'nuts and bolts' of editing where spelling, punctuation and grammar are corrected while maintaining consistency and clarity throughout.
- Proofreading: The final stage in the editing process (after editing and layout) before printing, where all corrections are checked in a PDF, in addition to word and page breaks, cross-references, and correct placement of tables, figures and end matter.
- Manuscript evaluation: A critical manuscript reading with a detailed report on all aspects of the manuscript (content, structure, plot, characters, setting, style, syntax, etc.