• Developmental Edit: intensive in-depth manuscript edit with technical sentence-level revision; global critique of organization, audience, pacing, character effect, sensitivity, and anything problematic; deliverables include editorial letter detailing chapter-by-chapter analysis and the edited manuscript (.docx/Google Docs)

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• Copy Edit: word-by-word edit correcting grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure (following client's preferred style); fine-tuning of story mechanics, details, consistency, and overall function

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• Proofread: word-by-word read with attention to punctuation and grammar (following client's preferred style); reviewing production quality and design consistency is also prioritized; performed hard-copy or via Adobe Acrobat Pro; includes correction check against copy edit manuscript or earlier pass if applicable