Book Planning
You have a book in mind but you’re not sure how to get started. I can help you with:
Conceiving the topic.
Planning the overall structure.
Developing an outline.
Coaching during the writing process.
Editing
You’ve put a lot of work and energy into the manuscript. You want to make sure it is as fabulous as it can be.
I can help you edit your manuscript regardless of where you are in the process:
Developmental Editing
I help with the organization of the text itself.
Usually after the manuscript has been started.
Structuring the text or revising it as required.
Review copy for grammar, clarity, and consistency, as well as structural issues such as plot holes.
Line Editing
Improving the text itself – reviewing paragraph by paragraph.
Watch for word choice / usage, point of view / tense, descriptive inconsistencies.
Copy Editing
Line by line edit – in depth.
Check for spelling, grammar, capitalization, word usage and repetition, dialogue indicators, consistency in use of numbers or numerals.
Correct point of view or tense shifts.
Identify awkward wording.
Remove any redundancy, add anything that is missing, clarify any inconsistencies (character descriptions, for example).
Formating
Add / modify any formatting including typography, font-size, spacing, headings, quotes, call-outs, alignment and margins, indents, and so on.
Ensures formatting consistency in the manuscript so you don’t have to pay to have the interior design redone or tweaked.
Beta Reader
I can read your book as a fresh set of eyes and provide feedback from the point of view of a reader.
Proofreading
The last check before you send it to the interior designer. Check for typos, punctuation, grammar, consistency in spelling
After you have your interior design complete and want a final set of eyes to catch super last minute things with layout and editing.
Ghostwriting
This can start anywhere in the process – from a concept to completion.
Where I would write your book, speech, article, or other text items for you.
Officially credited to you. (Though I would never refuse being listed as a contributor.)
Websites / Blogs
Full website design and layout.
Setting up a Woocommerce site.
Tweaking CSS to make changes to templates.
I can tutor you to enable you to set up a basic informational website and/or blog.