Editorial Services:
Line Editing:
The basic level of copyediting, where one reads a manuscript or document to find typos, grammatical errors, problems with syntax, and format differences, and to delete alignment problems, heading style inconsistencies, and specific publication guideline differences.
Substantive Editing:
Suggesting rewrites, reordering content, doing research for photos or Web sites, and/or adding a glossary. It may also include checking the validity and labeling of charts, tables, and photos; checking on answers for questions; ensuring companion or ancillary books are referenced correctly and even complex word processing of all the changes.
Proofreading:
Once a manuscript is edited ensuring that it reads the way the author intended it to, that corrections are made, and formats are consistent. It may also include the creating or checking of indexes, alphabetization of lists, and the correct explanation or demonstration of nontext elements (structures, formulas, equations, etc.). I always proofread Word files, using standard Track Changes and the Reviewing tab or toolbar, depending on the version of Word.
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Free Estimate
Guidelines:
§ For projects involving straightforward line editing or proofreading of text, I will give an hourly rate and a per-page rate. All Books-in-Sync projects will receive a 10% discount on each invoice.
§ For projects involving substantive editing I will give an hourly rate for the work and a (double-spaced) page rate.
§ Basic or usual hourly rate is 18/hour (for at least 9 years to all writers). I have a publishing client that I always charge $25/hour, but I can negotiate separate rates with publishers.
For Your Estimate and Sample Edit:
§ Please submit a sample WORD document using the form below or email promotionalservices@booksinsync.com Attn: Paul W. Conant.
§ Please send a maximum 5-page sample in an easily readable 12-pt. font, double-spaced.
§ Once an editing agreement has been reached, you will be instructed to send your total manuscript (file) to me directly or you are welcome to send your Word Document to promotionalservices@booksinsync.com and they will forward it onto me by way of “You Send It”.
In addition, please submit the following information:
§ Page Count (in the same font and spacing as the sample) for the Entire Project
Additional services you would have me do: (Rate charged by the hour.)
§ Add a Table of Contents
§ Add a Glossary
§ Add a General Index
§ Find photos, charts or Web sites to support content
§ Suggest Changes of Content or Order
§ Make Agreed-Upon Changes
§ Index Charts and Tables
§ Index Photos
§ Index Web sites
§ Check answers to exercises in text or supplement
§ Other (Please explain below)
Please Use The Form Below For An Initial Contact Or Visit PWC Editing And Follow The Directions.
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