Copy editing is the thorough review of U.S. grammar, punctuation, mechanics, style guide, headings, consistency, spelling, scriptural accuracy, citation consistency, completeness, and clarity. A style guide is a list of rules about how specific matters should be formatted, spelled, punctuated, etc. for the sake of consistency and order. When I mention citation consistency, I mean that while I do not personally create entire bibliographies from scratch for my authors (I choose not to provide that service). I am happy to create consistent formatting, style, and appearance of citations with information attainable on the internet or within the document.
Copy Editing
What to Expect
We get acquainted with each other and the project via Zoom, phone call, or email.
Happy with everything, we sign a contract, and a retainer is paid (20% of the total cost).
I edit the full book using Microsoft Word Tracked Changes and comments.
Before I return the copy edits on deadline, I expect the remaining balance to be paid.
I send the copy edits via email in Microsoft Word.
You are welcome to reach out with questions about the edits up to 30 days after receiving.
(There is no debrief call or revision review included in this service.)