The manuscript will be reviewed at the clause level, checking thematic organization at paragraph and sentence levels, which will ensure overall clarity for the prospective audience.

In addition, the manuscript will be edited, which will include

• correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and word usage

• correcting style to ensure consistency, as well as preparing a style sheet

• querying about errors or inconsistencies

• noting permissions needed to publish copyrighted material

• preparing for the next stage of the publication process

• cross-checking references, art, figures, tables, and other features for consistency.

Fact checking can also be performed upon request.

The electronic edit saves you time and money. You do not have to mail a heavy manuscript, both to and from the editor, and wait for delays in the postal service or waste time on inputing the edits yourself.

Experience in copyediting include books, such as religion, memoirs, self-help, nonfiction, fiction, professional development, training, and human development; magazines, such as engineering and carpentry; newsletters, such as law; and shorter pieces, such as theses, entrance essays, and poems.

Fees for line editing are generally $25-$35 per hour.