Last Chance Before Readers See Your Final Work!

Give your manuscript the final polish it deserves with expert proofreading. I’ll catch typos, grammar mistakes, and inconsistencies, ensuring your story is clean, professional, and reader-ready. Let’s perfect your words so they shine on every page!

Experience:

I am the Editor of MFRW Magazine (Marketing For Romance Writers)

Unexpected Angels by C.L. Hart. Sometimes the best things come together when everything is falling apart. https://amzn.to/4aA6Bdn

For the Love of Winter Volume Two: A Collection of Holiday Romances
Snowbound Hearts by C.L. Hart When a divorced couple ends up stuck in a snowbound lodge in the Sierra Nevada mountains, it could either be the worst Christmas ever or a second chance to make things right. https://amzn.to/42vn1ls

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$.005 per word
Proofreading is the essential final step before publication, serving as a safety net to catch any lingering errors after the manuscript has been copyedited and formatted. A proofreader performs a surface-level check to ensure your work is polished and error-free. This includes correcting typos, spelling mistakes, and grammatical errors that might have been missed or introduced during earlier edits. They also check for formatting inconsistencies, such as font, spacing, or margin issues, and ensure proper placement of page numbers, headers, and footers. Additionally, proofreaders verify that all corrections from the copyeditor have been correctly implemented. Proofreading ensures your manuscript is flawless and ready for publication.

The Process

Turnaround Time: 2 to 5 days, depending on the book’s length.
Submission Format: Manuscripts can be sent in Word or Google Docs.

Approach

I will review your manuscript twice.
Changes will be highlighted and noted in RED, with a separate document listing page numbers and a summary of changes.
Once completed, the manuscript will be returned for your review and final revisions.

Payment

I will calculate the word count based on the submitted document and send an invoice.
A 50% deposit is required upfront. The remaining balance is due upon completion.

What I Need

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Developmental Editing (Big Picture Editing)
Focus: Story structure, plot, pacing, character development, world-building.
Who does it? A professional developmental editor or the author during self-edits.
Alpha Readers (Early Feedback Stage)
Who: Trusted readers (often fellow writers) who give raw, unfiltered feedback.
Purpose: Identify major issues in story structure, character arcs, and flow.
Revisions Based on Alpha Feedback
The author revises based on suggestions from alpha readers.
Line Editing (Sentence-Level Editing)
Focus: Style, tone, readability, flow, and clarity.
Who does it? A professional editor helps refine sentence structure.
Copy Editing (Grammar & Technical Editing)
Focus: Grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, and minor factual errors.
Who does it? A professional copy editor ensures accuracy.
Beta Readers (Reader Experience Feedback)
Who: Readers who match your target audience.
Purpose: Provide insight on readability, pacing, engagement, and clarity.
Revisions Based on Beta Feedback
The author tweaks the final content based on beta reader insights.
Proofreading (Final Polish Before Publication)
Focus: Catching typos, last-minute grammar issues, and formatting errors.
Who does it? A professional proofreader (or a fresh set of eyes).
Advanced Reader Copies (ARC Team for Reviews & Final Feedback)
Who: Select readers who receive an early copy before release.
Purpose: Gather early reviews and spot any last-overlooked issues.
Final Formatting & Publishing
Convert the manuscript into the final eBook or print-ready format.
Publish and launch your book!

Each step refines your manuscript, ensuring it reaches readers at its absolute best!

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