Services

For a line/copy edit, the sample edit will be 1000 words from anywhere in your manuscript. It will demonstrate how I do that type of edit, how I give feedback, and how I explain the changes I make.

For a developmental edit, I will read through the first two chapters and provide feedback on the beginning: the hook, first impressions of characters and setting, and whether these match your intentions. I can also line/copyedit the first 1000 words if you're looking to book in both services.

This is the first stage of editing your completed manuscript. This edit targets big-picture aspects of your writing, such as: 

• Plot
• Pacing and flow
• Character development
• Structure and organisation
• Scenes to cut down or expand
• The impact of the beginning and ending.

This is an in-depth analysis, with lots of feedback given. This is not a beta read.

This is for two passes through your manuscript, with in-document comments and suggestions, chapter summaries, and an editorial letter.

A line and copy edit combo is the ultimate edit! You get the best of both. 

Line edits look at:

• rhythm, flow, and structure of your sentences and paragraphs
• ensuring intent and meaning match, particularly in emotional impact
• maintaining author voice
• tightening prose

Copyedits target:

• spelling
• grammar
• capitalisation
• POV/tense
• dialogue tags
• descriptive inconsistencies
• repetitive words and phrasing
• word choice

This is for two passes.

It will come with a style sheet.

Proofreading is the final stage of editing. It is a meticulous review of the text for typos, formatting errors, and minor inconsistencies. 

Proofreading is a crucial last step in the writing process and is good for:

• checking spelling
• checking punctuation
• removing unwanted spaces
• checking formatting

Please note: This service is only available to clients who have done a line/copy edit combo through me and on a case-by-case basis.

Blurb Copyedit/Proofread: $50

Blurb Line/Copyedit (with some minor rewriting if requested): $100

Blurb Rewrite (with author input, of course): $150

Includes up to 3 passes on an existing blurb, with track changes and written feedback.

For existing clients: The first option is a free service offered upon purchase of an editing or proofreading service.

Now available!

Contact me via email (hummingbird.editing.pr@gmail.com) for more info about the packages on offer!

I'm also happy to discuss your needs and we can come up with a solution that suits you!

*Prices are in Australian Dollars