developmental editing
content structuring to enhance the flow and bring greater clarity and coherence to your ideas, including organization changes and line editing (sentence-level crafting)
copy editing
editing for consistency of mechanics and voice, correct grammar, and flare through word choice, as well as manuscript preparation using Word styles
proofreading
cleansing your text so it’s internally consistent and error free
formatting/layout
manuscript prep for self-publishing print or ebooks
indexing
preparing the list of key terms in categories and sub-categories for easy reference
Whether you need feedback on overall organization and the development of your text, or help preparing your manuscript to publish and you want to ensure it has that final polish, I offer my expertise. Some of my editorial strengths:
Flexibility
While maintaining your unique authorial voice, I’ll work with you to decide what level of editing is needed. I’ll keep my edits light and focus on clarity, if that’s what you’d like, or I’ll roll my sleeves up and sculpt paragraphs, depending on your needs.
formal know-how
I can help you tighten up an article or a book-length manuscript, ensuring coherence, consistency, and flow in each.
Feedback
Whether it’s on the macro level (suggestions on how to better foreground your argument or main themes, perhaps) or on the micro level (e.g. punctuation and word choice), I’ll offer my suggestions transparently and respectfully and work with you to make sure your writing remains your own and conveys your ideas in the best way.
Style consistency
I’ll make sure there is either US or UK punctuation and spelling as well as a consistent reference and citation style. Over the years in academia and editing for academics, I’ve worked with them all – APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, etc. – and I respect the creative hybrids as well.
Formatting and Layout
Whether you’re publishing an ebook or paperback, I can design the interior layout and help guide you through the process of working with the top services, including Kindle Direct Publishing, IngramSpark, iUniverse, and Barnes & Noble Press.
creative
product naming and copywriting
I’ve named an Aveda product, written website and marketing copy, and created an educational booklet for the international non-profit Bioversity International.
my rates
Rates vary depending on the length and complexity of the project. Contact me with a sample of your work at amy.thomas.words@gmail.com or: