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Proofreading Services
I am now accepting limited bookings for proofreading any size manuscript. In an effort to maintain balance among all my responsibilities, I will only be accepting 1 client at a time. I reserve the right to refuse any manuscript at my discretion. You will not be billed until a contract has been signed.
Rate: $.005/word - this includes the initial edit and a second pass after accepted edits are returned. 50% is required to begin the work, the remainder to be paid upon contract completion.
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Turn-around time: This may vary depending on other responsibilities, but expect 1 week per 10,000 words. I understand this may not work within everyone's deadlines. Please let me know at the initial consult if you need a faster turn-around time.
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What I will look for:
- Spelling and Grammar
- Syntax
- Punctuation
- Consistency in character names/details
- Spacing issues
- Consistency in format
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What I will NOT look for:
- I will not fact-check any information
- No developmental edits or remarks on pacing, plot development, character arc, story structure, etc.
- I will not format the manuscript to be print-ready.
At this time, I am not able to commit the dedication required to provide a valuable developmental editing experience to clients. If you require any of these things, I will be happy to provide resources or guidance on finding resources and editors who can help.
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Qualifications:
- Over 10 years in the small press and indie press business.
- Certificate of completion from the University of Queensland online writing program.
- Two years as a non-fiction editor with a promotional marketing company writing and editing blogs for corporate clients.
- Two years as an independent contractor performing fiction editing.
- Certification in Business Office Administration from John Wood Community College.
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To discuss further or book your proofreading services, please email me at ChaosInkBooks@gmail.com