Refining Your Story, Word by Word
With the foundation of your story firmly in place, it’s time for a meticulous line edit. This is where I delve into the nuances of your writing, ensuring that every word contributes to your narrative.
I’ll examine each line, focusing on the following:
- Emotional resonance: We’ll enhance your scenes, adding depth and complexity to evoke stronger emotional responses from your readers.
- Show, don’t tell: I’ll help you replace instances of telling with vivid descriptions and actions that bring your story to life.
- Seamless transitions: We’ll smooth out any awkward transitions, ensuring a fluid and engaging reading experience.
- Consistent characterization: I’ll ensure your characters remain true to their personalities and motivations throughout the story.
- Clarity and conciseness: We’ll eliminate unnecessary words and phrases, refine sentence structure, and address any ambiguity in your writing.
- Pacing and flow: I’ll help you fine-tune the rhythm of your story, ensuring it maintains momentum and keeps readers engaged.
- Worldbuilding consistency: We’ll scrutinize details to ensure consistency in your worldbuilding, descriptions, and character actions.
- Eliminate repetition: I’ll identify and address any repetitive words, phrases, or recurring thoughts from your characters.
This detailed analysis will elevate your writing and create a more immersive and satisfying experience for your readers.
The Line Editing Process
I adhere to The Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) and utilize Track Changes for all line edits. Please note that this service includes one round of edits.
Pricing:
My rates are based on a sliding scale, taking into account the specific needs of your manuscript:
- Word Count Pricing: $0.018 to $0.022 per word.
- Projects Under 10,000 Words: A flat rate of $150.
Payment plans are available upon request.