Language Editing

I provide services to improve any form of writing for both individuals and business owners. However, I have a special place in my heart for working with fiction books, especially thrillers, mysteries, and contemporary fiction. I am open to work outside of these genres. These are my favorites to read and so the genres I am the most familiar with. I do not work with stories that contain horror, gore, or abuse.

Copyediting

This service is best fit for a manuscript that is completed and ready for the writing and style to be polished. This service will focus on the mechanical aspects of your writing.

  • Markup all elements of the text using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes feature and Comments feature.
  • Ensure consistency in all mechanical matters: spelling, capitalization, punctuation, hyphenation, abbreviations, format.
  • Check correlating parts: contents page against chapters, number of footnotes or endnotes, tables, and figures.
  • You will receive an editorial letter describing feedback, a style sheet, and a copy of your manuscript with in line notes and changes utilizing Microsoft Word’s Track Changes.
  • This service is priced between 2 and 3 cents per word depending on the level of copyediting needed. 

Light Copyedit

  • Language editing: Correct indisputable errors in grammar, syntax, and usage; point out wordy or convoluted areas.
  • Content editing: Query factual inconsistencies and any statements that seem incorrect.

Medium Copyedit

  • Language editing: Correct all errors in grammar, syntax, and usage; point out wordy or convoluted areas and supply suggested revisions.
  • Content editing: Query factual inconsistencies, any statements that seem incorrect, and faulty organization and gaps in logic.

Heavy Copyedit

  • Language editing: Correct all errors and infelicities in grammar, syntax, and usage; and rewrite any wordy or convoluted patches.
  • Content editing: Verify and revise any facts that are incorrect and query or fix faulty organization and gaps in logic.

Proofreading

This service is a good fit for projects that have already been edited, are in their final copy, and need to be checked over once more before publishing.

  • Adjust formatting for consistency and overall style.
  • Check for and fix minor mechanical errors (such as spelling mistakes or deviations from your style sheet).
  • Check for consistency and accuracy within elements of the material (such as headings and hyperlinks).
  • Comment on any areas of the text that seem unclear to bring them to your attention.
  • Markup all elements of the text using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes feature and Comments feature.
  • This service is priced at 1 cent per word.

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FAQ

What style guide do you use?

I have training with the Chicago Manual of Style but have experience with APA style as well. I can adhere to other style manuals and in-house style guides as necessary.

What markup tools are used?

I utilize the Track Changes function in Microsoft Word. I insert comments and queries throughout the text as I work that you can reply to or address when you receive the copy.

What type of files do you work with?

I work with files in Microsoft Word.

How will we communicate while working together?

I am comfortable speaking on the phone, emailing, or meeting via a video call. Whichever method you are most comfortable with. I will maintain communication with you throughout our time working together via email for updates and quick questions. However, we may find a phone call or video call to be more conducive for our first meeting to discuss the project or later in our work for our collaborative consultation during the editing process.

Testimonials

“I’m very grateful to know Mrs. Wheeless, she is my life savior from now on. I am the owner of a little bakery, English is not my first language which makes it difficult for me to communicate with people in an effective and clear way. My goal is to send a clear message through words to our customers so they can relate with us. Here is when Mrs. Wheeless comes to play such an important role, besides I am learning from her as well while working together. So grateful for her professionalism, knowledge, support and presence in my business communications journey if you will. Thank you very much, Claudia”

– Claudia Glazier, owner of Buttery Baking House