This provides a two-pass copy edit of a project entering its final stages for $20 per hour, based on the number of passes and word count. For Fiction, an additional fee of up to $3 per 1,000 words may be added for the required Character List, Places List, and Timeline depending on how complete any portion of these supplied by the author are. On the first pass, I look at grammar, structure, punctuation, spelling, and clarity. I track all changes and allow you to review my suggestions. Once you have completed your read-through and accepted what changes you want to use, I take my final proofreading pass. For an example, click here.

I work in either MS Word or Google Docs, whichever you prefer. This service provides a copy edit on a project nearing completion. I must see the entire sample in advance. Once a price is set and a contract is in place, I require 30% to start. I require 50% before my final pass. The remaining 20% is due when I return the completed project.

I will return the first pass to you with all my changes and comments, I will not change anything until you approve it. For the second pass, I can track changes or simply make changes as you determine at the signing of the contract. Once you have approved all the changes, or dismissed them, I will provide a final, clean copy.