Editing

Fiction Editing for Publishers and Indie Authors

I edit fiction in the fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and speculative genres. Visit Magic Words Editing for more information about packages and pricing and to view my portfolio.

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Content Editing

I offer editing services for any kind of publication within the industries and subjects listed below.

I specialize in The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th ed., and the AP Stylebook.

Developmental Editing
Revises structure, flow, pacing, voice, and other “big picture” writing issues.

Line Editing
Focuses on sentence-level revision plus grammar, syntax, word choice, fact-checking, tense, clarity, coherency, consistency.

Copyediting
Chiefly deals with mechanical issues (grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and other nuts and bolts of writing).

Proofreading
Checking a typeset final draft against the copyedited draft for inconsistencies.

Subject Specialties

Architecture
Sustainability, sustainable building, healthy buildings
Facilities management
Interior design (commercial and residential)
Website development, programming, design (front end, full stack, JavaScript)
Home decor, home improvement, and lifestyle
Real estate and real estate investment
Pet care
Art history

In addition, I have the following interests and significant subject matter knowledge: herbalism, gardening, farming, rural living, photography, travel, music, music genres, sewing, crochet, furniture restoration, antiques, cooking, politics, backpacking, running, half marathons, new age spirituality.

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