I offer general copyediting and sensitivity reading services. Written works of any length are welcome, including articles, short stories, novels, and nonfiction books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is copyediting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A copyeditor improves both mechanical and narrative clarity in a written work. As a copyeditor, I will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is a sensitivity read?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If your work features characters or people with diverse backgrounds, especially disabilities, a sensitivity reader can review the manuscript, assessing whether a story represents its characters compassionately, sensitively, and accurately. My expertise in sensitivity reading is related to autism<\/strong> and mental health<\/strong>. My expertise in religion<\/strong> also suits me to provide sensitivity reads related to a range of religious affiliations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hiring me for a sensitivity read does not necessarily mean I will also copyedit your work, though I certainly can do that as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My philosophy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am passionate about the written word, and love when I can delve into a text to enhance its readability, lucidity, and storytelling. My editing style provides both gentle critique for important changes and positive encouragement where your writing and description shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Integrated into my copyediting practice is increasing the accessibility of written works. As an autistic person, I know first-hand how challenging it can be to read and comprehend literature. I draw upon my knowledge and understanding of autism and other developmental disabilities, both from my own life and from learning from others, to help authors in crafting a written work that is accessible to readers of all kinds, so that reading and learning may be enjoyed by everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, my autism uniquely positions me to observe, remember, and pinpoint details, an essential skill for any copyeditor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My credentials and experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I have B.A. and M.A. degrees in religion. Studying religion in academia involves significant time writing papers, conducting research, and analyzing texts from a variety of perspectives and approaches. This background has prepared me well for work focused on deconstructing and polishing writing. So far, I have performed copyediting and sensitivity reads for numerous published works of fiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I am committed to continuing education. I have recently participated in webinars with ACES: The Society for Editors and completed The Keys to Effective Editing course through Seattle Central College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disclaimers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a copyeditor, I am not a designated fact checker for your work. While I might point out content that I believe warrants verification, I do not provide fact-checking as a service. Copyediting is not a developmental edit. While my goal is to provide you with excellent feedback, I cannot guarantee error-free work. Likewise, for sensitivity reads, I cannot guarantee that I will notice everything that could be problematic for all readers. I do not speak for all individuals on the autism spectrum. My agreement to work for you is not a direct endorsement of your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Current fees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n COPYEDITING AND SENSITIVITY READING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n My usual fee schedule is: A technical paper<\/strong> or short story <\/strong>includes a minimum fee of $20. Contact me for a time estimate, which can vary based on my availability and the length of your work. For fast turnaround, I may charge a rush fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SPECIAL PROMOTIONS (for book clients)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sample edit<\/strong> New client discount<\/strong> I offer general copyediting and sensitivity reading services. Written works of any length are welcome, including articles, short stories, novels, and nonfiction books. What is copyediting? A copyeditor improves both mechanical and narrative clarity in a written work. As a copyeditor, I will: Offer suggestions for improved writing Alert you to any inconsistencies in the … Continue reading Editing<\/span>
Copyedit: $6 per 1,000 words
Sensitivity read: $4 per 1,000 words
Copyedit + sensitivity read: $7 per 1,000 words
\nProofreading: $4 per 1,000 words <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Articles <\/strong>include a minimum fee of $15.
For websites<\/strong>, I charge a base fee of $30. For high-volume or very low-volume websites, the fee might be adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For full-length books, I will perform a free sample copyedit of 15 pages or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are a new client, you will get a 15% discount (excluding rush fees).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"