I recognize that letting someone else see your manuscript and make suggestions can be a scary prospect. You’ve already worked very hard on it, putting in much thought and care.

Regardless of the level of editing your manuscript needs, my job is to help your manuscript be the best it can be. To that end, my process generally looks like this:

Once we’ve mutually decided that we are a good fit for one another, I will evaluate your manuscript and suggest the level of editing it needs in an editorial letter.

The letter will include the price of my services. We will then sign a contract for services rendered, and I’ll get to work editing your manuscript using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes and comments.

I’ll stay in touch throughout the process based on a schedule we agree on together.

Once I’ve completed my edits to your manuscript, I will send it back to you for your review. You’ll use the comments feature to reply to my queries, telling me what you approve and what you reject. Based on your feedback, I’ll do a second editing pass (a “clean up” pass) to finalize your recommendations.

I’ll then send you an invoice based upon the agreed-upon price in our contract. Once I receive payment, I’ll send you your completed manuscript.