Editorial Services
I edit poetry, fiction, and scholarly materials. I specialize in developmental editing, but also enjoy line editing and copyediting. Need more info? See my booklet, Levels of Editing.
Looking for a cost estimate? Send me an email with the word count and subject matter. For poetry, send me the number of poems and the page count. Each project has unique challenges and features that generic quoting by page or by word count cannot accommodate.
Bushwhacking Packages
Developmental Packages
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Manuscript Evaluations include a detailed report on relevant aspects of your manuscript (structure, argument, relevant narrative elements, strengths, weaknesses, aspects of narrative structure, narrative elements, etc.), as well as a 30-minute post-evaluation debrief.
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Structural editing is assessing and shaping material to improve its organization and content.
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I offer a limited number of personalized mentoring opportunities every year.
Mentoring is a good option for anyone who hasn’t written a book before, and needs expert assistance along the way. If you would like more information on mentoring, please download my free brochure.
NOTE: I currently have two spots available for mentoring/coaching.
Cost:
4 months: $1,000 ($250 per month) + GST
6 months: $1,425 ($237 per month) + GST
8 months: $1,800 ($225 per month) + GST
12 months: $2,850 ($215 per month) + GST
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Line editing is editing to clarify meaning, ensure coherence and flow, and refine language.
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Copy editing is editing to ensure correctness, accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
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I specialize in editing and proofreading reference materials (in-text citations, footnotes, endnotes, and references). I am familiar with APA, MLA, and CMOS, and several scientific styles. Contact me to discuss pricing.
The Mop-up Package
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Proofreading is examining material after layout or in its final format to correct errors in textual and visual elements.
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Every publisher, journal, or magazine has its own preferences on how to submit, how to structure a pitch letter, and how to prepare a submission package. I can assist you with making a good first impression—from drafting a pitch letter to finding a suitable publisher for your work.
NOTE: I cannot guarantee publication.
““Peter’s copy-edits are excellent . . . many of his comments in the manuscript were questions my argument raised for him . . . perceptive in ways that I’ve never encountered from a copy-editor.” ”