STRUCTURAL EDITING

Structural editing, also known as Developmental editing, looks at the big picture of the work.

For Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction Writers

• I will create an outline of your manuscript presented as a spreadsheet.
• You will have a visual representation of your plot structure as well as the central characters' arcs.
  • This will allow you to easily identify gaps in your work.
• I will present questions and queries in the margins to flag elements of your work that may require a closer look.
• I will prepare an Editorial Report which will
  • Highlight elements of plot, character, point of view, conflict, and dialogue which need to be reworked.
  • Summarize your plot and character structures and suggest areas that can be expanded or condensed.
  • Flag any concerns that may stall the progress of your work.

For Content Writers

• I will create an outline of your work to visually track the development of your ideas.
• You will have a visual representation of your paragraphs.
  • This will allow you to see if there are any gaps in logic, or disorganized thoughts.
• I will present questions and queries in the margins to flag ideas that should be clarified, expanded, or removed.
• I will prepare an Editorial Report which will
  • Summarize the organization of the document and suggest any changes to the order of ideas.
  • Highlight sections of the document that should be clarified, expanded, or removed.
  • Identify any missing gaps in logic.
  • Suggest opportunities to present key details or data in a more appealing way.
  • Assess your document for accessibility​.

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 STYLISTIC EDITING

Stylistic editing looks at the tone and voice of your work, the consistency of your writing, and the appropriateness of diction and structure to your intended audience.

For Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction Writers

• I will edit your manuscript for consistency of narrative and character voice.
• I will ensure that your voice is maintained throughout the manuscript.
• I will assess the pacing of your manuscript and recommend when you should show and when you should tell.
• I will use track changes (or equivalent) and comments in the margins to correct or query sentences that could be clarified, expanded or condensed.
• I will prepare an Editorial Report to summarize the stylistic inconsistencies or concerns​.

For Content Writers

• I will edit your document for consistency of tone and voice.
• I will edit the document for flow, including enhancing transitions between paragraphs when needed.
• I will assess whether your diction and syntax is appropriate for your target audience.
• I will assess whether your sentence and paragraph lengths are appropriate for your intended medium.
• I will use track changes (or equivalent) and comments in the margins to correct or query sentences that could be clarified, expanded or condensed.
• I will prepare an Editorial Report to summarize the stylistic inconsistencies or concerns​.

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 COPY EDITING

Copy editing looks at the correctness, accuracy, and consistency of your writing, including ensuring proper spelling and grammar, adherence to conventions, and correct layout.

For Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, and Content Writers

• I will use track changes (or equivalent) to provide detailed corrections of spelling, punctuation, or syntactical errors.
• I will check the work for internal consistency and alignment with the selected dictionary and style guide.
• I will ensure the layout is accessible and enhances the work, making recommendations for adjustment when needed.
• I will create a style sheet to summarize the major changes to the copy and provide smooth transitions for any future editing work.

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