Services
I am an IPEd-accredited editor with 20 years' experience. I offer copyediting, proofreading, manuscript development and communications services tailored to help you reach your publication goals.
Not sure what you need? Contact me.
Copyediting
You're happy with the content and structure of your text. Let's smooth your prose and get rid of any grammatical glitches, so your text is ready for readers.
I will:
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Look closely at your sentences, checking for consistency and accuracy of the language, grammar, clarity and flow, style and punctuation
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Check for overall readability according to your audience
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Make a list of queries or suggestions for you to consider
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Tidy up your referencing (if you've written a scholarly text), including in-text citations or footnoting and reference list/bibliography according to the required style, whether that is traditional footnoting, Chicago, Harvard or APA.
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Check any images , figures and tables to ensure no copyright issues
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Create a style sheet recording all the decisions made for your project
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Record any changes in track changes.
The result: Your book or article ready for the next steps: submission to publishers or self-publication
Price: From 3.5 cents per word, based on a review of a sample and the length
Proofreading
You’re ready to go to print or press upload. Your book, website or article has already been edited, typeset and just needs a fresh set of eyes. Let me give your book, article or brochure the once over before you send it out into the world.
I will:
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Read the text closely, searching for typos, misspelt headings, incorrect page numbers
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Check any graphical elements, such as images and tables
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Cross-check any references
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Mark up the text on PDF using mark-up tools
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Write a list of queries (if needed)
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Create a stylesheet recording all the decisions made for your project.
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The result: A polished text that will wow your readers
Price: From 2 cents per word, depending on a review of a sample and the length
Manuscript development
You’ve spent years researching your family history, but now you feel overwhelmed. You’re not sure whose story you should focus on. Perhaps you’d like to convert your PhD thesis into a book for general readers, but you’re not sure where to begin.
In a manuscript appraisal, I will:
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Read through your manuscript closely, looking at the overall strengths and weaknesses, its structure, arguments and themes and suitability for your audience
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Write a report outlining my reflections and suggestions for next steps, which may involve rewriting, structural editing or copyediting.
The result: A clear idea of your next steps, leading you closer to publication
Price: $400 for 10,000 words, or contact me for a quote
Communications
You’re a historical organisation or museum that wants to get more visitors, members and volunteers, but you can’t afford a full-time communications person. Perhaps you’d like a newsletter, labels for an exhibition or you need to update your website. I can help.
To promote your organisation I will create a package that could include:
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Newsletter writing and editing
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Exhibition label research, writing and editing
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Catalogue writing and editing
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Social media posting.
The result: Communications material tailored to your organisation’s specific needs
Price: Contact me for a quote
"I worked with Linden on my first published book. I found her easy to work with and the feedback she provided was extremely valuable and of a high quality. If I am ever inspired to write another book I would not hesitate to use Linden's editorial services again."
Katharine Martyn