Line editing, copyediting, & Proofreading for Commercial Fiction
- Romance, Rom-Coms, & Women’s Fiction
- Cozy Mystery, Thrillers, & Detective Stories
- Historical Fiction/Fantasy & Dystopian YA
*Rates Are Negotiable*
Editorial Services and rates
Proofread
Includes one round
$0.012 US/$0.015 CAN per word
- Corrects spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typos to improve consistency and clarity
- Checks for missing or repeated text
- Basic formatting for chapter headings and page breaks
- Uses The Chicago Manual of Style
Line/Stylistic Edit
Includes one round + notes
$0.025 US/$0.030 CAN per word
- In-depth edit to improve sentence structure, clarity, flow/pacing, wordiness, and readability
- Checks for tone, plot holes, tense, inconsistencies, and point of view issues
- Preserves and enhances your unique style and voice
- Uses The Chicago Manual of Style
CopyEdit
Includes one round + style guide
$0.020 US/$0.025 CAN per word
- In-depth edit to correct grammar, spelling, typos, and punctuation
- Improves consistency, clarity, and readability
- Checks for awkward phrasing, word choice, and missing or repeated text
- Uses The Chicago Manual of Style
Integrated Edit
Includes two rounds + style guide & notes
$0.030 US/$0.035 CAN per word
- In-depth line & copyedit to improve sentence structure, clarity, flow/pacing, and readability
- Corrects grammar, spelling, typos, punctuation, and word usage
- Checks for tone, voice, style, inconsistencies, plot holes, point of view, etc.
- Uses The Chicago Manual of Style
Are you Ready to see What a Professional Edit Can Do For YOu?
Don’t let awkward phrasing pull readers out of your story. Let’s work together to optimize readability and flow, while protecting your unique voice and style.
Reach out today to secure your spot or request a free sample edit.
Lara Simpson | L. Simpson Editing 