Freelance Editor
As an editor I help writers, new and seasoned, transform their non-fiction manuscripts into polished page-turners.
Because, at one time or another, nearly everyone needs help getting words and information ready for publication. And, whether you need temporary help, occasional assistance, or long-term commitment, I'm happy to help with any related challenges you might face.
I have experience as an editor / proofreader/researcher. There are many types of editing that I can help you with:
Any or all of the following:
- working with the client author of a book or other document to develop a manuscript from initial concept, outline, or draft (or some combination of the three) through any number of subsequent drafts
- making suggestions about content, organization, and presentation, based on rewriting, writing, and researching, as needed, and sometimes suggesting topics or providing information about topics for consideration of author
Improving a manuscript in any or all of the following ways:
- identifying and solving problems of overall clarity or accuracy
- reorganizing paragraphs, sections, or chapters to improve the order in which the text is presented
- writing or rewriting segments of text to improve readability and flow of information
- revising any or all aspects of the text to improve its presentation
- consulting with others about issues of concern
- incorporating responses to queries and suggestions creating a new draft of the document
(sometimes called line editing). Any or all of the following:
- correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and word usage while preserving the meaning and voice of the original text
- checking for or imposing a consistent style and format
- reading for overall clarity and sense on behalf of the prospective audience
- querying the appropriate party about apparent errors or inconsistencies
- noting permissions needed to publish copyrighted material • preparing a manuscript for the next stage of the publication process
- cross-checking references, art, figures, tables, equations, and other features for consistency with their mentions in the text
Comparing the latest stage of text with the preceding stage, marking discrepancies in text, and, when appropriate, checking for problems in page makeup, layout, color separation, or type. Proofreading may also include querying or correcting errors or inconsistencies that may have escaped an editor or writer.
Please give me a call or email lynn@lynnscottbooks.com and I'd be happy to talk with you about your editing needs
