Services
Editing
Looking at content, development and style, focusing on consistency throughout, sometimes using a style guide for a smooth, professional finish.
Proofreading
Checking for typos, bad grammar, wordiness and repetition, and errors in syntax, tone, word usage and punctuation, especially the dreaded apostrophe.
Faith Writing
Creating or supplementing articles, devotionals, Bible studies, tracts, biographies and web copy for churches, individuals and Christian ministries worldwide.
POLISH YOUR PROSE WITH AN EDITOR
Whatever you're writing, a professional editor will help you bring it to life.
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Your choice of words, the way you arrange them and the tone you use all affect the message you communicate.
So don't just hope for the best. If it matters, get it right.
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Contact me to discuss your project and get a free quote.
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Please note that I don't work on science fiction, horror or occult genres. I like to be able to sleep at night.
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Got a faith project? Find out how a Christian editor can help.
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Did you know?
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Developmental editing looks at the big picture - plot, outline, character development and so on.
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Line editing examines the details. Is that the right word in the right place? Does it flow well? Could the prose be improved?
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Copy-editing is a technical review focusing on overall style consistency, syntax and grammar.
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​PROOFREADING: WHY IT MATTERS
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Bad grammar looks unprofessional
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Typos may be confusing and even embarrassing
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Punctuation can change the meaning of a sentence
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A small mistake may make a big difference to clients
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The wrong tone can sound too formal or too casual for your audience and the context.
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THE MAN WITH A MESSAGE
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A man sat down to write his first book. He put his heart and soul into sharing his thoughts on an important subject that meant the world to him.
At last it was done! It might not be perfect, but he felt it was good enough. Pretty good, in fact. So he decided to self-publish his book without getting it professionally checked.
Later he came to regret his haste. The many errors undermined his authority and weakened the message he so desperately wanted to share.
Sometimes 'good enough' isn't good enough at all.​
