Services

If you're after a line/copy edit, I will take a 1000 word sample from anywhere in your manuscript and show you how I do that type of edit and how I give feedback and 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 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, a story map, and an editorial letter.

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

Line edits look at:

• polishing the text
• improving grammar
• checking vocabulary
• maintaining the tone of sentences
• ensuring consistency
• improving details within the story

Copyedits target:

• spelling
• grammar
• capitalisation
• POV/tense
• dialogue tags
• descriptive inconsistencies

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: Manuscripts require an assessment before a booking can be made. If it requires a copyedit, rather than a proofread, this service will unfortunately be unavailable to you until that changes

Now available!

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

Service coming soon!

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

For existing clients: This is a free service offered upon purchase of an editing or proofreading service (not including a developmental edit)

Marketing support includes:

- Promo on Hummingbird's socials and website (for clients).

- Cover added to my website with purchase/preorder links (for clients).

- ARC forms published on my website and advertised on Hummingbird's socials (available to all authors).

- Can also arrange ARC readers for you from a small pool of trusted people (for clients).

A free service for clients who have done a developmental edit, will do one, or have booked in for a line/copy edit. I have a database of Beta readers that I can link you up with. 

*This service is for existing clients only.

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

*Prices are in Australian Dollars