Sundragon Editing
Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.
—E.L. Doctorow
Book, Short Story, and Article Editing
Whether you need a quick read-through of your manuscript to get the spelling, grammar, and punctuation in order or a thorough edit before you self-publish or submit to an agent or publisher, Sundragon Editing is ready to work with you. I’ve edited fiction and nonfiction books, stories, and articles in many genres, including self-help, autobiography/memoir, history, horror, mystery, romance, and general fiction.
I edit using The Chicago Manual of Style and The Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
Contact Sundragon Editing today for a complimentary five-page sample edit (a $22 value) on your book-length manuscript.
*Please note that there is an additional 20% charge for all “rush” jobs.
Basic Editing: 1.5¢/word
Two complete readings of your manuscript to
- Correct any errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Do some minor rewording as needed for clarity
- Ensure consistent numbering of chapters
Standard Editing: 2.3¢/word
Three complete readings of your manuscript to
- Correct any errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Take a close look at sentence structure and paragraph development and reword for clarity as needed
- Suggest areas in need of further development or other revision
- Ensure consistent numbering of chapters
Heavy Editing: 3.4¢/word
Three complete readings of your manuscript to
- Correct any errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Take a close look at sentence structure and paragraph development and reword for clarity as needed
- Suggest areas in need of further development or other revision
- Examine the overall organization, including plot and character development, for consistency
- Ensure consistent numbering of chapters
- Ensure consistent use and formatting of headings and subheadings if needed
- Add a table of contents if needed
On a tight budget? Think you can't afford an edit? E-mail Sundragon to ask about Economy Editing and payment plans.
