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:
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gathering information about your text's length, purpose and audience
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correcting grammar, punctuation and spelling errors
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removing repetition, redundancies and wordiness
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recasting sentences to improve flow and clarity
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applying a style guide (if required)
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ensuring US, UK or Australian usage and spelling
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correcting formatting issues (e.g. heading hierarchies, lists, etc.)
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using comments to explain corrections and request clarifications
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making suggestions to optimise your writing
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highlighting clichés, non-inclusive language or bias
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checking facts, names, places and links
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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!