Preparing Your Manuscript
Developmental Editing
- Examines story structure, plot, and character development
- Addresses pacing and narrative flow
- Typically costs $0.03-0.08 per word
- Allow 4-8 weeks for completion
Copy Editing
- Focuses on sentence structure and clarity
- Corrects grammar, punctuation, and consistency
- Costs approximately $0.02-0.04 per word
- Timeline: 2-4 weeks
Proofreading
- Final check for typos and formatting
- Last line of defense before publication
- Costs about $0.01-0.02 per word
- Timeline: 1-2 weeks