Copy Editing
Unlike a critique, copy editing identifies grammar, syntax and spelling issues and makes recommendations for (or does) text changes. (I will NOT rewrite your words - that is work for a ghostwriter.) All work should be submitted via email in a Word file format, which will allow you to 'track' and see all recommended changes.
Hard-copy-only formats will be an additional charge.
Handwritten manuscripts are not accepted.
Prices vary and depend on number of pages of your manuscript, its subject, and your required turnaround time.
Email for a quote, putting 'Copy Editing Inquiry' in your subject line:
donovan@sonic.net
Feedback for My Editing Work:
. John Turnbull, author, The Historical Jesus: "Dear Diane, You have taught me why an author should not evaluate his or her own work. Your review of my 155,000 word transcript dealing with a very complex subject was so accurate it brought tears to my eyes; your critique in which you accurately pointed out its strengths and weaknesses, together with proposals that would correct the deficiency, was invaluable; as was your editing which greatly improved its sentence structure and made it so much easier for laypersons to understand. You were a guiding light in a sea of darkness and I cannot thank you enough for what you did."
Vivek Sardana (author of Straight From the Gut): "I had a wonderful experience working with Diane Donovan on my maiden book project related to my personal memoirs. With years of experience, her honest feedback and proposed suggestions were both exceptionally helpful and extremely insightful. From grammar and writing style to overall plot and story progression, she helped convert an amateur piece into a professional product. I will certainly seek her help in my future writing projects and would highly recommend her services to other aspiring writers. A thorough professional with the highest standards for timeliness and quality, it was a real pleasure to work with Diane."
Unlike a critique, copy editing identifies grammar, syntax and spelling issues and makes recommendations for (or does) text changes. (I will NOT rewrite your words - that is work for a ghostwriter.) All work should be submitted via email in a Word file format, which will allow you to 'track' and see all recommended changes.
Hard-copy-only formats will be an additional charge.
Handwritten manuscripts are not accepted.
Prices vary and depend on number of pages of your manuscript, its subject, and your required turnaround time.
Email for a quote, putting 'Copy Editing Inquiry' in your subject line:
donovan@sonic.net
Feedback for My Editing Work:
. John Turnbull, author, The Historical Jesus: "Dear Diane, You have taught me why an author should not evaluate his or her own work. Your review of my 155,000 word transcript dealing with a very complex subject was so accurate it brought tears to my eyes; your critique in which you accurately pointed out its strengths and weaknesses, together with proposals that would correct the deficiency, was invaluable; as was your editing which greatly improved its sentence structure and made it so much easier for laypersons to understand. You were a guiding light in a sea of darkness and I cannot thank you enough for what you did."
Vivek Sardana (author of Straight From the Gut): "I had a wonderful experience working with Diane Donovan on my maiden book project related to my personal memoirs. With years of experience, her honest feedback and proposed suggestions were both exceptionally helpful and extremely insightful. From grammar and writing style to overall plot and story progression, she helped convert an amateur piece into a professional product. I will certainly seek her help in my future writing projects and would highly recommend her services to other aspiring writers. A thorough professional with the highest standards for timeliness and quality, it was a real pleasure to work with Diane."