There are five main reasons why I am the editor for you:
1. The document you have written and need editing is a work of non-fiction. I only edit non-fiction, including academic papers, business reports and creative non-fiction. If you are looking for a fiction editor, one of my colleagues would be a better fit for you. 2. The subject area is in business, accounting, education or the law (or the Brontës). If your subject is in one of these areas, then your writing is in my area of expertise. For other subject areas, please contact me and we can see if it is something I can help you with, or if another editor would be more suitable. 3. You want the document to be copyedited or proofread. If your document needs structural or developmental editing or if you want a manuscript critique, then another editor would be the way to go. If you need copyediting or proofreading, then I am the one for you. If you are not sure which service you need, please see my Editing Services. 4. You are willing to pay for a professional edit. If you are looking for a ‘cheap’ option, then I am not for you. I assess each project individually and give you a detailed quote based on the time I estimate the work to take. I am a business owner, I do not ‘do a bit of editing on the side’ and my prices reflect my professional training and qualifications, my continuing professional development and my specialist experience. 5. You realise perfection is an illusion. I am a realist, not a perfectionist – I do not promise perfection, no one can, we are all human. As a professional editor, I will always do the best job I can, but that does not mean I can deliver perfection. We also have to be realistic as to what can be delivered if there are any time or budget constraints.
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For an editor to give you a quote for editing your work, they will need some information from you. This information will help the editor determine if they provide the editing service you require, as not all editors provide all services; if your time frame fits with their schedule; if the topic is one they can edit or if you would be better with a colleague who specialises in your area; and the level of editorial intervention that will be required.
Providing this information up front to the editor will save both your time and the editor’s, and also show the editor you mean business. All this information is kept strictly confidential. So, what information is needed? This will depend on the type of document you need editing; for example, whether you have an academic paper or thesis, a report or a work of narrative non-fiction. In all cases there is some basic information required. This will include:
For theses, a couple of extra bits of information would be needed:
In all cases a sample chapter of the work would also be required, as this will help the editor gauge the level of editorial intervention required and therefore the time that would be needed to edit the work. This sample would generally only be for the editor's use. If you would like a sample edit so you can see if the type of intervention the editor does is what you are expecting or would suit you, some editors offer this service for free; however, most would charge a small fee. Often this fee is deducted from the final invoice if the work goes ahead. Once the editor has reviewed all the information received and the sample chapter, they will send you a quote detailing the editing work to be covered, the potential time frame, their terms and conditions, and of course the fee. Once this is agreed, the editor will book you in and you’re ready to go! |