Sample edit

A sample edit helps you gauge if my editing, working style and budget work for you. It's a small investment – A$50 for 1,000 words – but it's deducted from the total fee if we end up working together. Typically, I ask for a sample from the middle of the book.

So what does a sample edit include?

Sample edits are more involved than most people realise. Here’s an overview of what's included:

gathering information about your text's length, purpose and audience
correcting grammar, punctuation and spelling errors
removing repetition, redundancies and wordiness
recasting sentences to improve flow and clarity
applying a style guide (if required)
ensuring US, UK or Australian usage and spelling
correcting formatting issues (such as heading hierarchies, lists, etc.)
using comments to explain corrections and request clarifications
making suggestions to optimise your writing
highlighting clichés, non-inclusive language or bias
checking facts, names, places and links
providing a quote on the full project.

Pretty substantial, right? What's more, a sample edit is a great way of finding out if your book needs more work or whether it's ready for copyediting. And even if you don't move forward, you'll have feedback (and a ballpark project fee) that can guide further self-editing and help you find the right fit in the future.

Ready for a sample edit?

Fill out the form below and tell me about your project and publishing goals. I'll get back to you within 24 hours to let you know if I can help!