Line Editing/Copyediting
The Sentence-Level Edit
It’s time to take that pickax and break open the awkward sentences and bad grammar. ⛏️
Wait, what’s the difference between line editing and copyediting?
Technically, line editing is the more artistic side of a sentence-level edit. It addresses voice, flow, and clarity, whereas copyediting is more technical, addressing spelling, grammar, and punctuation. However, I generally combine the two, shaping the sound of the sentence along with its grammar bits.
Note: A good editor will not force her style on you. My job is to amplify your voice, not change it.
Want to make sure we’re a good fit? Contact me for a sample edit!
In a sentence-level edit, I’ll perform a line edit on the first five pages of your book and review up to 20 pages, leaving in-text comments.
The sample lets you see my editing on your work, and it lets me see if we’re a good fit. If we are, I can tell you how much the editing will cost and how long it will take.
Not sure I work with your genre? Check out the genres I work with below.
Genre Check
I Work With
Nonfiction: memoir only
Fiction: sci-fi/fantasy, historical, mystery, literary, middle-grade
I Do Not Work With
Romance, horror, general nonfiction, heavy Christian content, or anything with excessive cursing or explicit material