Copyediting ensures your manuscript is clear, concise and consistent, giving your readers a great reading experience. Copyediting gives you the confidence to publish your words knowing your manuscript is free from errors and issues.
What do you get?
- A full read of your manuscript with notes and comments made in the Word document
- A copyedit of your manuscript using track changes in MS Word
- A custom style sheet as well as feedback and queries throughout the project
It’s always a pleasure working with Nick. He’s fast, thorough, responsive and extremely reliable. And he always seems to catch all sorts of things I’ve missed. Exactly what you want from a copyeditor!
Kate Castle, Author
Copyediting concentrates on clarity, consistency, conciseness, correctness and conscious language choices:
- Inconsistencies within your manuscript
- Unclear or confusing phrases or sentences
- Grammar gremlins, punctuation problems and spelling slips
- Incorrect use of regional English
- Ways to improve the manuscript for the reader
Copyediting FAQs
How much does it cost?
My copyediting rate is currently £30/hour. As a rough guide, I can copyedit around 3,000 words an hour, however this is dependent on your manuscript. Contact me today to get a bespoke quote.
How long does it take?
Depending on the length of your manuscript, you should allow around 3 to 4 weeks for me to copyedit your book. Obviously, shorter pieces can be returned quicker!
Do I have to pay a deposit?
I require just a £100 deposit to secure your slot.
What gets returned to me?
When I send back the files, you’ll receive your edited manuscript, my style sheet and a feedback and queries sheet. You can see examples on my Ko-fi page.
What feedback do you give?
If there are general queries or feedback that needs your further attention, I will give this to you in a separate feedback and queries sheet. This allows me the chance to explain things fully and can apply to issues across the manuscript.
What should I do after copyediting?
Once you have made all the changes you want to the manuscript based on my copyedit, it is time to get your manuscript ready for publication. Typesetting and formatting would be next, followed by a proofread.
What’s the difference?
Watch this short video and then read the blog post about the different editing services I offer to understand if you need copyediting or another service!
