EDITING SERVICES

Editing Services for Authors

I hail from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. From a young age I have detected a passion for literature and writing. This passion brought me to study and graduate with a Bachelor of English from Acadia University and, later, to graduate with a diploma in Public Relations from Humber College.

I let my creative talents soar when I opened a creative clubhouse for children. My small business thrived and grew into a micro-publishing house for young writers. Using my writing and editing skills and panache for spinning great tales, I had 25 young authors busily creating stories at the clubhouse on any given day. It was the young authors who encouraged me to write my own fiction/fantasy books. Over the past decade, I have self-published five generously-paged novels (three of which are part of a 6-book series); and the first book of a children’s chapter book series. I am currently working on book four of her Y/A series as well as writing the second chapter book of a new series which will take young readers across Canada on an environmentally-friendly journey.

I have taught creative writing sessions at public libraries and other public gathering houses both in Ontario and in Nova Scotia. I have years of experience with proofreading and project goals. I am proud to be the recipient of the 2014 Inspire Imagination Award given to her by Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Halifax.

More recently, I offered my full editing services to a first-time author in New Brunswick. The murder mystery was a delightful way for me to enter the world of novel editing. I hope to help other Atlantic Canadian authors to reach their goals and dreams for their written words.

The following pricing is based on standard 8.5x11 pages, double-spaced, justified.

Copy Editing (Proofreading)

A careful read through from start to finish, basic editing includes spelling, grammar, punctuation and obvious storyline errors. This form of editing would be for an author who has had many people read through their book prior to hiring me.

Your manuscript should be in Microsoft Word, double-spaced, and in Times New Roman font at 12 pt.

Fee: $1.50 per page

Terms: 15% of invoice is due at start of the project and balance due 15 days after completion of edits.

Content-Line Editing

A careful read through from start to finish, basic editing includes spelling, grammar, punctuation and obvious storyline errors. A closer look is directed at the flow and character building. Notes are taken during this first phase of edits and a meeting is scheduled with the author to assist with how to make adjustments and to create a more fluid piece of literature. This form of editing would be for an author who has had others read through the entire book, but still requires a professional eye and helpful suggestions.

Your manuscript should be in Microsoft Word, double-spaced, and in Times New Roman font at 12 pt.

Fee: $3 per page

Terms: 15% due at start of the project and balance due 15 days after completion of edits.

Developmental Editing

All of the previous editing plus work with the author to resolve “big picture” issues in the manuscript, such as structure, storyline(s), plot, pace, theme, coherence and character development.

This is needed when an author has a great story to tell but requires a fair bit of guidance and time with the editor to address areas as mentioned above to strengthen the story.

Your manuscript should be in Microsoft Word, double-spaced and in Times New Roman font at 12 pt.

Fee: Based on individual book and author needs. Minimum $5 per page.

Terms are to be discussed on a project by project basis with a minimum fee upfront to hold space in the editor's calendar.