Services, rates, and terms (Prices are in Canadian Dollars)

 — editing the structure of your document —

• changes to the order and flow of paragraphs, chapters, sections, entire documents 
• direction on where content needs to be added, deleted, expanded on
• determination of whether permissions are necessary for third-party material
• plot, character, thematic improvements
• other structural issues
• RATE INCLUDES: One round of developmental editing, editorial letter, one hour consultation to follow up.

 — editing the stylistic choices in your document —

• paragraph and sentence length and construction
• word choice and usage
• transitions between paragraphs and sentences
• tone and language choice, ensuring choices are appropriate to the topic and audience
• other stylistic issues
• RATE INCLUDES: One round of stylistic editing, manuscript with markup (Track Changes and Comments showing in Word document), one hour consultation to follow up.

  
— editing for accuracy and consistency  —

• grammar
• spelling
• punctuation
• capitalization
• use of bullets and numbers
• referencing and citing sources
• placement of headings, tables, figures, and lists
• consistency and logic of internal content
• RATE INCLUDES: One round of copy editing, manuscript with markup (Track Changes and Comments showing in Word document), one ho

If you provide me with a style sheet I will use it; if not, I will create and provide one for you along with my final copy edits. 

  
—  a final edit after the typesetting/layout has been done   —

• spelling
• punctuation
• grammar
• capitalization
• typography
• formatting
• deviations from style
• other errors or typos 
• RATE INCLUDES: One round of proofreading, manuscript with markup (Track Changes and Comments showing in Word document OR markup on PDF), one hour consultation to follow up. 
• Please provide me with your copy editor's stylesheet. If you do not have a style sheet, I can create one for you. Extra charges apply.

 — assisting you in readying your print or e-book for publication — 

• FLATE RATE INCLUDES: formatting and converting Word or PDF manuscripts to EPUB files for e-book publication AND
• formatting and readying Word and PDF manuscripts for KDP paperback publication
• * if you wish to learn how to format and/or upload your manuscript to Amazon or IngramSpark for publication, I can also coach you through these processes. My hourly rate applies for this.

I do not offer cover design services, but I have an affiliate agreement with the cover designer I use for my books.

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 — creating an index for your non-fiction/technical /academic book — 

• using CINDEX to create embedded or stand-alone indices

I will use a customized version of the Editor's Association of Canada contract.

I do my edits using Track Changes in Word. At your request, I am also willing to work with PDF files or hard copy. Additional charges may apply for printing, etc. 

Contact me for an estimate based on your specific needs. 

*My rates are based on the median rates posted by EFA (Editorial Freelancers Association), which are posted in USD.

• announcements
• articles
• blogs
• books (non-fiction)
• bulletins
• how-to documents and manuals
• newsletters
• speeches

Rates vary depending on the type and scope of the project.  

Contact me for an estimate based on your specific needs.   

*My rates are based on the median rates posted by EFA (Editorial Freelancers Association), which are posted in USD.

• formatting documents in Word, PDF (ads, brochures, technical documents, posters, etc.)