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Sample edit

A sample edit helps you gauge if my editing, working style and budget work for you. It's a small investment – A$50 for 1,000 words – but it's deducted from the total fee if we end up working together. Typically, I ask for a sample from the middle of the book. 

So what does a sample edit include?

Sample edits are more involved than most people realise. Here’s an overview of what's included:

 

  • gathering information about your text's length, purpose and audience

  • correcting grammar, punctuation and spelling errors

  • removing repetition, redundancies and wordiness

  • recasting sentences to improve flow and clarity

  • applying a style guide (if required)

  • ensuring US, UK or Australian usage and spelling

  • correcting formatting issues (e.g. heading hierarchies, lists, etc.)

  • using comments to explain corrections and request clarifications

  • making suggestions to optimise your writing

  • highlighting clichés, non-inclusive language or bias

  • checking facts, names, places and links

  • providing a quote on the full project.

Pretty substantial, right? What's more, a sample edit is a great way of finding out if your book needs more work or whether it's ready for copyediting. And even if you don't move forward, you'll have feedback (and a ballpark project fee) that can guide further self-editing and help you find the right fit in the future. 

Ready for a sample edit?

Fill out the form below and tell me about your project and publishing goals. I'll get back to you within 24 hours to let you know if I can help! 

Thanks for getting in touch!

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