Editing Services
Alchemy Editorial
Below is a brief introduction to the different editing services I offer. For more details, head to the page of the service that interests you.
Not sure what phase you’re in or what service you might need? Send me a message and we can discuss your options!
Developmental Editing
Developmental editing focuses on the big-picture elements of your story, helping you refine and strengthen its overall structure, plot, characters, pacing, and narrative flow.
This stage does not focus on grammar, pacing, and narrative flow.
You recieve:
- An editorial letter outlining the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript's use of storytelling elements.
- Notes throughout the manuscript to point out examples of the details outlined in the editorial letter.
- Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.
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Stylistic/Line Editing
Stylistic or line editing focuses on refining the prose and language of your manuscript.
This stage of editing reviews your manuscript at the sentence level and considers word choice, syntax, and overall writing style.
You recieve:
- An editorial letter outlining the strengths and weaknesses of your writing.
- Comments and editing directly in the manuscript.
- A style sheet.
- Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.
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Copyediting
Copyediting focuses on the mechanics of grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and style.
This stage of editing reviews your manuscript at the sentence level and considers word choice, syntax, and overall writing style.
You recieve:
- In-line corrections/tracked changes.
- A style sheet outlining consistencies.
- Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.
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Proofreading
Proofreading is the final stage of editing and focuses onironing out any remaining errors before publication.
At this point, content editing should be complete, and we are focusing on spelling, grammar, punctuation, typographical errors, consistency, and clarity.
You recieve:
- A marked-up version of your manuscript with in-line corrections and suggestions.
- Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.
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Developmental Editing
Developmental editing focuses on the big-picture elements of your story, helping you refine and strengthen its overall structure, plot, characters, pacing, and narrative flow.
This stage does not focus on grammar, spelling, punctuation, or sentence structure.
You receive:
An editorial letter outlining the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript’s use of storytelling elements.
Notes throughout the manuscript to point out examples of the details outlined in the editorial letter.
Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.
→ More details
Copy Editing
Copy editing focuses on the mechanics of grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and style.
You receive:
In-line corrections/tracked changes.
A style sheet outlining consistencies.
Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.
→ More details
Stylistic/Line Editing
Stylistic or line editing focuses on refining the prose and language of your manuscript.
This stage of editing reviews your manuscript at the sentence level and considers word choice, syntax, and overall writing style.
You receive:
An editorial letter outlining the strengths and weaknesses of your writing.
Comments and editing directly in the manuscript.
A style sheet.
Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.
→ More details
Proofreading
Proofreading is the final stage of editing and focuses on ironing out any remaining errors before publication.
At this point, content editing should be complete, and we are focusing on spelling, grammar, punctuation, typographical errors, consistency, and clarity.
You receive:
A marked-up version of your manuscript with in-line corrections and suggestions.
Optional call to go over changes or email communication to discuss feedback.