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Proofreading

Proofreading

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Typical novels range from 70,000–100,000 words.

Total Editing Price: $0.00

Deposit Due Today: $0.00

Remaining Balance: $0.00

Placing your deposit reserves space on my calendar for your project.

Before work begins, I will confirm your submitted word count and send over an official contract outlining the scope of work, timeline, and terms.

If, for any reason, I am unable to complete your submitted project, your deposit will be refunded in full. Once the contract is signed and work has begun the deposit is nonrefundable

For larger projects, I offer an optional 30 minute discovery call so we can discuss your manuscript, goals, and ensure the service is the right fit for your needs.

This conversation gives you the opportunity to ask questions about the editing process and helps ensure you feel confident moving forward before committing to a larger project.

If you would like to schedule a discovery call or submit a sample for evlautaion prior to booking, please contact me so we can work through next steps.

Accepted file types: DOC, DOCX

The dates shown are currently available editing completion dates (the date your edited manuscript will be returned).

Proofreading is the final quality check before publication or submission.

At this stage, the manuscript should already be fully revised for story, structure, and language. Proofreading focuses on identifying small, surface-level errors that may have been missed during earlier stages of editing, helping ensure the text is clean, consistent, and ready for readers.

This service is designed to polish the manuscript, not reshape it. No changes are made to voice, sentence structure, or storytelling — the goal is simply to correct technical issues so the writing appears professional and distraction-free.

What Proofreading Reviews

Proofreading focuses on accuracy and consistency rather than stylistic or developmental changes.

Key elements reviewed include:

Spelling & Grammar

  • correcting spelling errors
  • identifying grammar issues
  • checking subject-verb agreement
  • correcting commonly overlooked language mistakes

Punctuation

  • correcting punctuation errors
  • ensuring consistent punctuation usage
  • checking dialogue punctuation and quotation formatting
  • reviewing apostrophe and comma usage

Consistency

  • identifying repeated or duplicated words
  • checking tense consistency
  • ensuring capitalization consistency
  • identifying minor formatting inconsistencies
  • reviewing numbering, spacing, and basic formatting issues

Final Quality Check

  • catching small errors introduced during revision
  • identifying overlooked typos
  • providing a final review before publication

What You Will Receive

Your Proofreading service includes:

  • corrections for spelling, grammar, and punctuation
  • identification of repeated or duplicated words
  • minor consistency corrections
  • light formatting consistency review

When Proofreading Is Most Helpful

Proofreading is ideal if:

  • your manuscript has already been fully edited
  • you are preparing to publish or submit your work
  • you want a final review before formatting or printing
  • you want to ensure your manuscript is free of surface errors
  • you want an additional set of eyes on the final version
  • you want confidence that your writing appears polished and professional
  • you do not need feedback on story, structure, or writing style