Services
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You're happy with your manuscript, however, you feel there is room for improvement but not sure where to start?
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You've shown your work to a few friends or family – they think it's good, but you want a professional's opinion and advice?
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The book publishing world seems a scary place and you're not sure whether to self-publish or find a literary agent?
It is possible to answer all of the above!
With the services below, I can step in as your expert consultant and steer you in the right direction.
No matter what package you decide on, you will always receive the same level of detail and professionalism, swift responses to your queries, and a detailed summary report with valuable feedback to help refine your craft as an author.
"Sophie is a seasoned editor known for her professionalism and attention to detail. She goes above and beyond, offering valuable feedback and assistance beyond editing. Sophie's commitment to excellence shines through in her meticulous approach and proactive attitude."
Majid Mojganian, Author of Kopod (Fantasy Novel)
Editing
Developmental editing is the most intensive service and will involve going deep into your novel to guide you on what's working well and what could be enhanced.
I'll provide a detailed report on how to make improvements to your story and focus on areas you are uncertain of such as:
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Evaluating overall structure, organisation, and narrative flow
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Analysing character development and consistency
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Reviewing plot structure, pacing, and tension progression
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Suggesting improvements to transitions between sections or ideas
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Highlighting areas needing further research, detail, or clarification
I will also provide some light copy-editing on the first chapter to give you an idea of what errors to look out for.
Developmental
Line & Copy
Editing
A line edit and a copy edit both focus on the use of language however the two have their differences. I can provide these services separately or combine them into one package.
For a line edit, I will draw your attention to:
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Dialogue or paragraphs that could be tightened up
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Overuse of words or sentences
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Scenes where action may be confusing
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Phrases or words that with my suggestions could enhance your meaning
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Improvements to convey emotion or tone.
Once the above has been thoroughly looked at, a copy edit will address flaws on a technical level.
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Correction of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax
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Consistency in spelling, hyphenation, numerals, fonts, and capitalisation
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Check for discrepancies i.e. differences in characters appearance, timeline
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Fact checking.
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Improvements to convey emotion or tone.
Proofreading
Proofreading is the process of carefully reviewing a written document to identify and correct errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting. It is typically the final stage of the editing process, ensuring that the text is polished and free of mistakes before publication or submission.
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Grammar and Syntax – Checking for subject-verb agreement, sentence structure, and proper word usage.
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Spelling – Identifying and correcting typos and misspelled words.
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Punctuation – Ensuring proper use of commas, periods, quotation marks, and other punctuation marks.
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Consistency – Maintaining uniformity in capitalisation, abbreviations, numbering, and formatting styles.
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Formatting – Verifying that headings, fonts, margins, and spacing align with required guidelines.
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Typographical Errors – Spotting accidental omissions, extra spaces, or repeated words.
"Sophie is an absolute pleasure to collaborate with. She exudes professionalism, responsiveness, and a wonderfully easy-going demeanor. Her mastery in the editing process is truly remarkable, and I wholeheartedly endorse utilizing her services."
Marcus Thigpen, Author of Autobiography, When No Isn't An Option
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