Gerry
Dean
Editorial
Creative Nonfiction Services
Manuscript Evaluation
One editorial pass of your manuscript. This will include an editorial letter and written critique describing both macro and micro issues within the manuscript. The macro critique may include issues related to intention, character, structure, theme, and tone. While the micro critique may raise issues related to language, repetition, clarity, transitions, and continuity.
Check out our article Alternative Narrative Structures in Memoir
Rates start at $55/hour.
Manuscript Editing
Two editorial passes of your manuscript. This will include a detailed editorial letter and in-manuscript comments/line edits for your manuscript with each pass. Edits may include corrections/suggestions related to grammar, plot, characters, etc.
Rates start at $55/hour.
Copyediting
One copyedited pass of your manuscript or document. This may include (depending on the level of edit) in-manuscript or in-document copy edits to correct errors in grammar, usage, and dictation, as well as flagging inconsistencies, fact checking, and citing where permissions may be necessary. Included in this package will be a style sheet.
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Copyediting service adheres to The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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Check out our article Understanding the Levels of Copyediting
Rates start at $45/hour.
Proofreading
One proofreading pass of your manuscript or document. This will include either a PDF mark-up or an in-manuscript or in-document proofing to correct grammar, spelling, and formatting errors.
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Proofreading service adheres to The Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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Check out our article What is Proofreading?
Rates start at $40/hour.
Sensitivity Reading
One substantive reading pass of your manuscript or document with an emphasis on providing feedback from a conscious and inclusive perspective.
Check out our article Editing Tips for Conscious and Inclusive Language and Storytelling
Rates start at $50/hour.
Ghostwriting or Co-writing
Ghostwriting or co-writing services are offered for book-length memoir projects.
Check out our article What is Ghostwriting? Demystifying Collaborative Writing
Rates start at $75/hour.