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Types of Copyediting
1. Basic Copyediting
Focus: Corrects grammar, punctuation, spelling, and basic sentence structure. Ensures consistency in terminology and adherence to style guides.
Suitable for: Authors who need a general cleanup of their manuscript without major structural changes.
2. Line Editing
Focus: Enhances the style and flow of the text at the sentence and paragraph level. Improves word choice, tone, and readability. Addresses issues like awkward phrasing and repetitive language.
Suitable for: Authors looking to improve the overall readability and stylistic quality of their writing.
3. Stylistic Editing
Focus: Ensures consistency in style and tone throughout the manuscript. Enhances the author’s voice while maintaining clarity and coherence. Polishes the language to make it more engaging.
Suitable for: Authors who want to refine their writing style and maintain a consistent tone.
4. Content Editing
Focus: Evaluate the manuscript’s content for clarity, coherence, and logical flow. Address plot holes, character development, and thematic elements in fiction and ensure logical argumentation and clear presentation in nonfiction.
Suitable for: Authors needing a thorough review of their manuscript’s content and structure.
5. Developmental Editing
Focus: Provide extensive feedback on the manuscript’s overall structure, content development, and narrative flow. Suggests major revisions and improvements to plot, character arcs, and thematic elements.
Suitable for: Authors who require significant help with the manuscript’s structure and content development.
6. Substantive Editing
Focus: Combines elements of content and developmental editing with detailed attention to every aspect of the manuscript. Addresses stylistic elements, strengthens arguments, and ensures logical progression.
Suitable for: Authors looking for a comprehensive edit that transforms their manuscript into a polished final product.
7. Proofreading
Focus: Corrects minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting. Ensures the manuscript is error-free before publication.
Suitable for: Authors who need a final check of their manuscript to catch any remaining errors.
Pricing Structure
For manuscripts, 250 words per page and up to 500* pages.
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Basic Copyediting: $1.25 per page or half a cent per word
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Line Editing: $2.50 per page or 1 cent per word
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Stylistic Editing: $4 per page or 1.6 cents per word
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Content Editing: $6 per page or 2.4 cents per word
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Developmental Editing: $7.50 per page or 3 cents per word
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Substantive Editing: $10 per page or 4 cents per word
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Proofreading: $1.00 per page or 0.4 cents per word
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For manuscripts over 500 pages, please email simiedits@gmail.com for customized pricing.
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