Developmental — I will look at the book’s big picture and overall structure for the plot and characters in fiction manuscripts. I will assess a book idea, outline, or early draft to tell you what works and what could be better. The big-picture questions need to be answered first before I can ensure your words are polished and used correctly.

Copyediting — I will correct grammar, punctuation, spelling errors, and commonly confused words (e.g., allusion and illusion) and check for internal consistency of facts and consistency with capitalization, hyphenation, and numerals. I will also review each line refining the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences and smooth-transitioning paragraphs.

Proofreading — I will complete a final check before publication to find missed typos, missing words, repeated words, spacing, and formatting consistency.