Copyediting
If your story content is set in stone, it’s time to clean up the nitty gritty mechanics through a copyedit. As your copyeditor, I will attend to grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, inconsistencies, unclear meaning, convoluted wording, and adherence to Chicago style. This process includes the creation of a style sheet, an invaluable document that records choices regarding variant spellings, character details, story dates and events, and more. Please note that substantive editing (developmental and line editing) should be complete before copyediting.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Redlined manuscript
- Clean copy
- Editorial style sheet
- Edit letter
PRICING
Starting at $0.025/word
DETAILS & LOGISTICS
Turnaround Time:
I often book several months out, so please contact me early to make sure you get a spot in my schedule. Once I begin work, a typical copyedit takes me about one month.
Formats & Platforms:
Word
FIT & FOCUS
This Service Helps With:
Story consistency, grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, clarity, readability, adherence to Chicago style
Great Fit For:
Ideal for self-publishing authors whose manuscripts have already undergone developmental and/or line editing. Also ideal for authors who feel that their manuscript’s more granular issues (e.g., grammar, readability) might get in the way of successfully querying agents.
TESTIMONIALS
“The full Kaitlin Schmidt editorial experience is unparalleled. She’s a champion for my book and an editor who so intuitively understands my brain, writing intention, and style. She is always down to gush over line-level prose and is always in my corner. My writing shines brighter and is so much stronger because of the care, support, and enthusiasm that Kaitlin brings to my words and story. She loves to get deep into details as much as I do too, which is an added bonus, and a very fun part of the process!”
~ Sri Savita
“Working with Kaitlin was amazing! Not only is she incredibly thorough, but she is extremely organized, patient, and knowledgable about how a book should be put together. She took my manuscript, which had already been through two professional edits before it got to her, and still found a ton of typos, saving me time, credibility, and money in the long run. Now I’ll know to go with her the first time around! Can’t recommend her services enough!”
~ Michelle Cox