Congratulations!
You’ve finally made that “one last change” to your precious manuscript. What’s next?

It’s time to choose the level of editing your work needs in order to deliver the most
engaging, impactful, and meaningful reader experience.

Developmental Editing

Think of this as the big picture. While line and copyediting focus on specific line-by-line edits, such as punctuation, spelling, and grammar, developmental editing provides an overview of the entire story as a whole, including:

  • Plot

  • Pacing

  • Story Arc

  • Genre

  • Voice

  • Point of View

  • Character Development

  • Dialogue

  • Consistency

Line Editing

This level focuses on the style and flow of the words to ensure a smooth, clear, enjoyable reading experience. It’s often combined with copyediting, as the two go hand-in-hand. It addresses:

  • Word Choice

  • Redundancies

  • Wordiness

  • Dialogue

  • Verb Tenses

  • Clarity

  • Voice

  • Syntax

Copyediting

This level gets into the nooks and crannies of editing. It focuses on the mechanics, such as grammar and spelling, rather than the overall style as with developmental or line editing. This includes:

  • Spelling

  • Grammar

  • Punctuation

  • Capitalization

  • Italics

  • Word choice

  • Syntax

  • Parallel Structure

  • Redundancies

Proofreading

Now’s the time to catch any errors missed in the previous passes, or that may have been created by any changes. It’s a last chance to eliminate any embarrassing blunders that could detract readers from your story. Proofreading addresses:

  • Spelling

  • Grammar

  • Punctuation

  • Capitalization

  • Widows and Orphans

  • Extra Spaces

  • Page and Chapter Numbering

  • Consistency