Bound By Words
Captivate Your Audience With Well-Written Prose
Services & Rates
Earlier Stages of Review
Manuscript Critique
A manuscript critique is a great way to start your editing process. It allows the author to see their work through a professional editor's (and reader's) eyes to eliminate confusion and make sure the tone and pacing of the story are captivating.
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Using Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature, I will make comments directly on your document. I will highlight any areas that pull the reader out of your story and help you prevent plot holes as you move forward in your editing journey. This edit is not designed to prepare a book for publication. Its purpose is to give the author a better idea of which direction they should take while editing.
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Includes one pass and a brief reader report.
$0.014/word
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Clarity
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Consistency
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Tone
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Pacing
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Word Choice
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Story Credibility
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Character Development
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Voice
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And more
Earlier Stages of Review
First Chapter Review
A first chapter review is great for both authors who are just beginning their stories and also ones who are preparing to query. This is a type of developmental edit that will help strengthen your first chapter and make sure your story starts by sucking your reader in.
I'll use Microsoft's Track Changes feature to make edits and also leave comments suggesting further revisions. These suggestions will target language usage, flow, and the authority of your story.
Includes one pass and a brief reader report.
$0.014/word
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Clarity
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Consistency
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Tone
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Pacing
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Word Choice
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Story Credibility
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Character Voice
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And more
Earlier Stages of Review
Pre-Publication Review
Copyedit
Copy editing is the best way to ensure a final product meets the author's standards and intentions. It's a must for self-publishing authors who want their work to come across as polished and professional.
I'll make changes to your document directly and leave comments along the way, both to explain edits and suggest further revisions. All changes made in regard to the Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster dictionary, using Microsoft Word and Track Changes.
Includes one pass, a style sheet, and a brief reader report.
$0.016/word
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Punctuation
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Hyphenation
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Word Usage
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Spelling
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Clarity
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Style Consistency
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Basic Fact-Checking
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Reader Report
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...and much more!
Developmental Edit
Developmental editing is the best way to tighten your story up and prevent plot holes. This type of edit will strengthen your character development and make sure there are no "sagging" parts of the story that will lose the readers' attention. This is best for
I'll make comments directly on your document as well as developmental suggestions in between chapters as necessary. I will list any questions a reader may have and formulate a reader's report of the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript. This edit sometimes involves structural changes like moving, adding, and deleting segments of the story for improvement. All comments will be left using Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature.
Includes two passes, detailed on-manuscript comments, and an extensive reader's report
$0.025/word
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Story Structure
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Pacing
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Character Development
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Tone
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Theme
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Consistency
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Removal of Plot Holes
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Tension
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Basic Fact-Checking
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Detailed Reader's Report
Proofread
A professional proofread is the best way to make sure no errors made their way through the copyediting and formating stages of your publication prep. This ensures your book presents the best way possible and that no errors were accidentally introduced during formating.
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This type of edit is unique in the fact that it is normally done on a pdf, formated ebook, or a sample of the final printed copy of your manuscript. There is flexibility in how this can be done. If you have any questions or a preferred format, please include that in your request to book.
Includes one pass and detailed on manuscript suggestions.
$0.012/word
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Punctuation
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Hyphenation
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Word Usage
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Spelling
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Formatting
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Style Consistency
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Free 1-2 Page Sample Edit
Rates currently discounted to support storytellers in these times.
50% Deposit required at time of booking.
Weekly progress check-ins on any day of your choosing.
Request to Book Today!