I am a very experienced editor offering editing, proofreading, beta reading, critiques, help with blurbs, synopses and query letters. I have a first degree in English Language and Literature and a master’s degree in creative writing. I am also a qualified journalist and have had hundred of articles published online and in print. As I work mainly with authors who are planning to self-publish, or who want to have their work edited prior to seeking representation, my editing service works in a slightly different way to the editing process that happens in traditional publishing, which would usually involve a developmental edit, followed by a line edit and then a proofread. Most writers are on a restricted budget and so would find it difficult to pay for all these different stages of editing. There is also always some overlap in these editing stages. So, my editing service comprises of an edit for spelling, grammar, sentence structure, flow, characterisation, continuity, plot consistency and style. I will also advise on which aspects of the novel may need developing and how you might do this. I use the track changes facility in word and will provide you with two copies of the edit: Edit 1 shows all changes made so you can trace what I have done, Edit 2 is a clean copy with all changes accepted – this will show you how the manuscript will read if you accepted all the changes that I’ve made. Having both copies means that you can easily see the difference the changes will make, while still having the option to choose whether or not you want to make those changes. You can go through Edit 1 accepting or rejecting each change as you see fit. As well as the edits, I will write a detailed report focusing on plot, structure, characterisation, pace, setting and style, making suggestions for any changes. Editing starts at £4.50/$6.00 per thousand words. I have worked with clients all over the world, and have a thorough knowledge of both UK and US English. I am currently taking booking for March. Please do get in touch to discuss your editing needs. Email: alisonewilliams@sky.com
I have a first degree in English Language and Literature and a master’s degree in creative writing. I am also a qualified journalist and have had hundred of articles published online and in print.
As I work mainly with authors who are planning to self-publish, or who want to have their work edited prior to seeking representation, my editing service works in a slightly different way to the editing process that happens in traditional publishing, which would usually involve a developmental edit, followed by a line edit and then a proofread. Most writers are on a restricted budget and so would find it difficult to pay for all these different stages of editing. There is also always some overlap in these editing stages.
So, my editing service comprises of an edit for spelling, grammar, sentence structure, flow, characterisation, continuity, plot consistency and style. I will also advise on which aspects of the novel may need developing and how you might do this. I use the track changes facility in word and will provide you with two copies of the edit: Edit 1 shows all changes made so you can trace what I have done, Edit 2 is a clean copy with all changes accepted – this will show you how the manuscript will read if you accepted all the changes that I’ve made. Having both copies means that you can easily see the difference the changes will make, while still having the option to choose whether or not you want to make those changes. You can go through Edit 1 accepting or rejecting each change as you see fit. As well as the edits, I will write a detailed report focusing on plot, structure, characterisation, pace, setting and style, making suggestions for any changes.
Editing starts at £4.50/$6.00 per thousand words.
I have worked with clients all over the world, and have a thorough knowledge of both UK and US English.
I am currently taking booking for March. Please do get in touch to discuss your editing needs.
Email: alisonewilliams@sky.com