Editing Services
New clients receive a free 1,000-word proofread.
It’s a simple way to make sure we’re the right match.
Line Edit
Line editing is all about refining your manuscript at the sentence and paragraph level, polishing tone, flow, clarity, and language. Often called stylistic editing, this process is designed to preserve and enhance your unique writing style.
I’ll make sure your manuscript is clear, concise, and engaging by focusing on:
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Word use
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Redundant use of language
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Filler words and filter phrases
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Repetition
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Empty words or phrases
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Overly wordy sentences
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Reader flow
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Ambiguity in meaning
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Suitable tone
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Mistakes in grammar
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Fact-checking
How it works:
All edits will be made to your manuscript using Track Changes in Microsoft Word and using The Chicago Manual of Style.
Cost: $0.018 per word
Copyedit
This service combines proofreading with moderate copyediting, giving your manuscript a thorough review.
I’ll be a fresh set of eyes to catch:
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Grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes
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Typos
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Syntax issues
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Some fact-checking
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Flag repetition, plot holes, awkward phrasing
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Flag continuity problems and ambiguous vocabulary
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Dialogue punctuation
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Consistency in spelling, punctuation, font, capitalization, numeration, etc.
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Formatting issues (like quotation marks facing the right direction or extra spaces)
How it works:
All edits are made using Track Changes in Microsoft Word, following The Chicago Manual of Style.
Cost: $0.013 per word
Proofread
Basic proofreading is your final safety net before publication. By this stage, your manuscript should have already been through line editing, copyediting, and maybe even a first round of proofreading.
I’ll look for:
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Obvious typos and misused words
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Missing words
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Continuity issues (e.g., a character’s shirt color changing mid-paragraph)
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Consistency in spelling, punctuation, font, capitalization, numeration, etc.
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Basic formatting issues (like extra spaces or tab inconsistencies)
How it works:
This service includes one editing pass. All edits are made using Track Changes in Microsoft Word, following The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Note: This is NOT a copyedit. If your manuscript has significant grammar and punctuation errors, it will be charged at the copyedit rate. Please only request this service if your manuscript has already been copyedited.
Cost: $0.007 per word
Submission Process
Contact me at jennifer@treehouseediting.com with any questions or to schedule your project.
I’m happy to provide a sample edit (up to 1,000 words) to make sure we’re a good fit.
A $250 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure your spot on my project calendar. (For projects under 15,000 words, a $125 deposit is required.)
If you need to reschedule, please let me know as soon as possible. I’ll do my best to accommodate changes, but I can’t guarantee your manuscript will be returned by the original deadline.
Payment plans are available.
Please submit your manuscript in Microsoft Word format by our agreed start date. All edits are done using Track Changes and comments.