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SERVICES PROVIDED
Developmental editing, or copy/line editing, or proofreading of manuscript.
The terms “developmental editing” “copy/line editing” and “proofreading” are not to be used interchangeably. They describe three separate services and the terms will be defined as follows.
Developmental editing: suggestions and direction to develop/improve clarity, style, plot, characterization, pacing and other elements of fiction (setting, description, suspense, etc.) in general and on a line-by-line basis. Developmental editing includes copy/line editing, but not proofreading.
Copy/line editing only: Checking grammatical use and sentence structure. Does not include developmental editing.
Proofreading only: Proofreading is done on a manuscript that has already received its major edits. It is the correction of any basic grammatical and typographical errors in a manuscript that has received its final edit. Any other type of error may be pointed out but will not be corrected as this is the responsibility of the editor and/or author. It is understood that the proofreading level of service will not go beyond correcting basic grammatical and typographical errors.
Disclaimer: The editing process is not intended to be a substitute for learning the craft of writing. I edit completed works, not works in progress. In addition I only edit work of a certain standard. While this may appear harsh, and subjective, the editing process can be very time-consuming and I cannot spend excessive amounts of time on manuscripts where the author hasn’t grasped a certain level of grammatical proficiency.
I reserve the right to refuse any manuscript that it is not in a state suitable for one of the above editing processes (i.e., a manuscript sent for proofreading when it becomes clear it still requires other full editing). I will return the manuscript unedited and without charge.
Developmental editing, or copy/line editing, or proofreading of manuscript.
The terms “developmental editing” “copy/line editing” and “proofreading” are not to be used interchangeably. They describe three separate services and the terms will be defined as follows.
Developmental editing: suggestions and direction to develop/improve clarity, style, plot, characterization, pacing and other elements of fiction (setting, description, suspense, etc.) in general and on a line-
Copy/line editing only: Checking grammatical use and sentence structure. Does not include developmental editing.
Proofreading only: Proofreading is done on a manuscript that has already received its major edits. It is the correction of any basic grammatical and typographical errors in a manuscript that has received its final edit. Any other type of error may be pointed out but will not be corrected as this is the responsibility of the editor and/or author. It is understood that the proofreading level of service will not go beyond correcting basic grammatical and typographical errors.
Disclaimer: The editing process is not intended to be a substitute for learning the craft of writing. I edit completed works, not works in progress. In addition I only edit work of a certain standard. While this may appear harsh, and subjective, the editing process can be very time-
I reserve the right to refuse any manuscript that it is not in a state suitable for one of the above editing processes (i.e., a manuscript sent for proofreading when it becomes clear it still requires other full editing). I will return the manuscript unedited and without charge.
PRICING: We will quote you a price based on word-count and editing service requested. Please email zetta(at)jimandzetta.com for a quote!
Zetta Brown is currently contracted to do editing work for WildChild Publishing, Freya’s Bower, LL-Publications, and Logical-Lust.
It has to be taken into consideration that any editing work she undertakes by way of this service will not guarantee acceptance to, nor consideration by the above, or any other publisher.
It has to be taken into consideration that any editing work she undertakes by way of this service will not guarantee acceptance to, nor consideration by the above, or any other publisher.