Line Editing
Line Editing
$0.027 per word
(payment plans accepted)
During line editing, your manuscript is read line by line to examine words and provide you with detailed suggestions on ways you can revise your work. A detailed list of things you will need to watch out for in revision will also be provided, giving you the ability to maintain strong, beautiful writing that will also be easy to read. During this process, we do not mean to alter your tone or writing style. Our goal is to help you communicate your story as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Flow and diction play a big part in our written lines!
What You Get:
Line editing (also known as copy editing)
Sentence structure & order/flow
Correction or highlight of confusing phrasing
“Show, don’t tell” will be pointed out & corrected
Passive voice will be replaced with active voice or merely pointed out if you have too many mistakes in this area
Dialogue structure & formatting
Dialogue tags vs. action tags
Errors in spelling, grammar, & punctuation
Deletion or alteration of repetitive words or phrases
Suggestions relating to the order in which the chapters/scenes are presented (if necessary)
Word choice (such as alternate suggestions to avoid repetitiveness)
Deletion of unnecessary words or lines
Arrangement of text
Basic fact-checking (such as brand name spellings and historical dates)
Feedback via in-line comments
Standard manuscript formatting
Recorded feedback of what to watch for during line revisions
Editorial Freelancer Association Average Prices:
Line Editing, fiction: $0.04–$0.049 per word
