Copy Editing
A copy edit is a thorough review of your manuscript once it has gone through the line edit phase to check for spelling, grammar, and usage errors. These fixes are made in alignment with a style list or in-house style guide to make uniform unique spellings, handling of numbers and lists, and other author-specified preferences. Copy editing might not change the substance of the text itself but usually fixes technical issues missed or introduced during the post-line edit revisions. Copy editors tend to not provide global feedback on story but rather work to ensure your story is as clean as it can be before going to print or being sent to an agent or editor. There is some crossover between copy and line editing.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Edited manuscript with in-document notes; additional feedback will be provided in email or memo format if necessary
- Style sheet (a running list of the style rules and preferences used as well as character names, locations, businesses, etc.)
PRICING
Starts at $0.025/word
DETAILS & LOGISTICS
Typical Turnaround Time:
I am currently booking clients for 2026. Turnaround is typically two to three weeks, depending on the length and condition of the manuscript.
Formats Accepted:
I prefer to work with Word docs.
TESTIMONIALS
“Jennifer Sommersby is an absolute wizard as a copy editor! Her eye, her knowledge, and her deft touch will breathe the final bit of magical perfection into your manuscript. You can’t go wrong with Jenn!”
Kiki Hamilton, award-winning author of YA novels, including the Faerie Ring series – https://kikihamilton.blogspot.com/
“Jenn’s expertise is immersive, precise, and magical. With a keen eye and solid work ethic, she takes manuscripts from rough drafts to fully realized novels. A truly talented editor.”
Amber Hart, author of young adult and middle grade books – https://www.amberhartbooks.com/
MORE INFO
jennifer@plumfieldediting.com
https://www.plumfieldediting.ca/our-services