Editing

Since 2013, I’ve edited hundreds of thousands of words. Looking for an experienced editor to check that your written content is ready for the public eye? Here’s the info you need to know about working together with me to make an informed decision right for your business needs.

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What types of content do you edit?

Business content

  • Web blogs (B2B + B2C, SaaS, sales, HR, high tech, marketing, etc.)
  • Whitepapers
  • eBooks
  • Other gated content
  • Emails
  • Landing page copy
  • Website copy
  • Social media copy
  • Newsletters

Academic content

  • Academic essays (PhD, grad school, undergrad, and high school)
  • Dissertations
  • Resumes
  • Cover letters
  • Lesson plans
  • Letters to academic institutions
  • Creative writing (poetry and short stories)

How we can work together

To inquire about working together and my availability, send a message via my contact form or on LinkedIn, and include the following information:

  • Tell me what you’re working on and the type of edits you need
  • If this is a one-off project or an ongoing freelance relationship
  • What your timeline looks like

After we establish that information, we can schedule a 30-minute voice or video call via Zoom to discuss your (team’s) needs in detail. The first discovery call is always free. Subsequent calls will only occur once a working relationship has been agreed upon, and I will not take calls without prior engagement (via email or LinkedIn messages) first.

What type of editing packages do you offer?

I offer the following editing types in a few different package formats. Those with asterisks next to the package name are for monthly retainer clients ONLY.

The Premier Editing Package* (MOST POPULAR)

  • Proofreading, copy editing, line edits: spelling, grammar, mechanics, numbers, percentages, etc. 
  • Developmental editing: formatting, structure, SEO-worthiness, on-page readability 
  • SEO edits: hyperlinks, backlinks, jump links, anchor text, meta content, URL slugs, etc. 
  • Rewriting confusing, jargon-filled, or low-quality copy: upholding voice, tone, and American English (or British English, if preferred) standards 
  • Fact checking: using plagiarism-checking software to make sure sources are viable, information is accurate, and claims are backed up 
  • Adherence to an in-house style guide or AP Style guide 
  • Comments, suggestions, and recommendations to help your writers become stronger 
  • Unlimited rounds of edits

The Premier Editing Package PLUS*

All of the above, plus:

  • Formatting and publishing into a CMS (HubSpot or WordPress preferred)
  • One monthly virtual “office hour” call with you/r writers for editing and writing assistance
  • One quarterly virtual call with content team leaders to discuss upcoming content plans

The Essentials Editing Package

  • Proofreading, copy editing, line edits
  • Developmental edits
  • Rewriting confusing, jargon-filled, low-quality copy
  • Adherence to an in-house style guide or AP Style guide 
  • Comments, suggestions, and recommendations to help your writers become stronger 

Does not include SEO guidance or unlimited edits. Two rounds of edits are included in the package.

The Basics Editing Package

  • Proofreading, copy editing, line edits
  • Developmental edits
  • Adherence to AP Style guide only

Does not include SEO guidance, unlimited edits, rewriting, comments/suggestions for writers, or adherence to an in-house style guide. One round of edits is included in the package.

* These packages are only available for clients on a monthly retainer basis – with a minimum of a 3-month contract.

How do you charge?

Unless it’s a one-off project (i.e. a one-time assignment with no future work, or a client with only sporadic bursts of work and no consistency), I prefer to work on retainer.

  • Long-term: Monthly retainer with a 3-month guaranteed contract, up to 12 months
  • Short-term: One-month project with either a single deliverable or multiple deliverables, charged on retainer
  • One-off: Charged hourly with a minimum of 5 hours of charged time, or per page depending on the content and project scope

For monthly retainers and long-term contracts, I require direct deposit and a legally-binding contract. For shorter-term and one-off projects, I accept Venmo and Zelle. I will only take PayPal if you pay the fee to send money as the app deducts a percentage of my final earnings.

FAQs

Are you able to complete a test project before we decide to work together?

Absolutely! But I do not do test projects for free. I charge a per page rate for test projects. This is not how I charge for actual work.

Do you do one-off projects if I need help just once or twice?

Yes! Depending on the type of content, I charge either per page (mostly for academic content) or per hour, with a minimum of 5 hours of charged time as a requirement for one-off services.

Can you help with SEO even if I don’t work with you on a retainer basis?

Sorry, only clients who book me on a retainer basis at the Premier Editing Package level receive SEO edits as part of their deal!

Do you do book, script, screenplay, and other types of creative editing?

I don’t have a lot of experience in these areas, but I am highly experienced in editing as a whole. I previously edited scripts in grad school and would be happy to take another stab at it now. For this reason, I offer a free 1-page edit for these specialty editing types to see if we’d be a good fit!