Editing Services
"I think writing is, by definition, an optimistic act."
Michael Cunningham, author of The Hours
Michael Cunningham, author of The Hours
I offer three types of editing services:
developmental editing (including manuscript assessment),
line editing, and copyediting.
Click titles for full descriptions of each.
Line Editing
“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is . . . the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.”
"As to the Adjective: When in doubt, strike it out."
Mark Twain
“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is . . . the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.”
"As to the Adjective: When in doubt, strike it out."
Mark Twain
Copyediting
“What is the most difficult thing about writing a book? You can’t be creative and critical at the same time. It is crucial to get a first draft on paper before editing or criticizing yourself.”
Karen Cushman, author of The Midwife's Apprentice
“What is the most difficult thing about writing a book? You can’t be creative and critical at the same time. It is crucial to get a first draft on paper before editing or criticizing yourself.”
Karen Cushman, author of The Midwife's Apprentice
