Want to know whether what you've written works? A structural edit (also known as a substantive edit) will help you to refine your message, reduce repetition and inconsistency and ensure your story flows naturally.
In a structural edit, we look closely at the structure of your book. We'll review how the chapters and paragraphs are arranged and how you tell the story/structure your argument. We'll help you identify big picture issues e.g., gaps, repetition, anomalies, information dumps, rambling sections, and inconsistencies. We'll help improve clarity and cohesion so that your book makes sense to the reader.
With a structural edit, you'll get
I follow a simple process:
1. You get in touch with me either by phone, email or fill in the online form. Let me know your idea and where you want to go with it. If you have a deadline in mind, let me know what it is. If it is urgent definitely let me know so I can check my schedule.
2. You can send me a 1000 word section as a trial edit to see if my style suits you.
3. If you're happy to proceed, you can email your whole manuscript in MS WORD to mandy@thebluepencilediting.com
4. I will make a first pass through the manuscript to ensure it is a good fit for my editing skills, if not I will recommend another editor.
5. If it is, I will email a fee confirmation and my best estimate for a finish date.
6. If you're happy with these, let me know.
7. 10% of the fee is payable upfront with the balance on delivery of the edited manuscript. Your invoice will include payment instructions.
A structural edit costs
AUD 0.005 per word for manuscripts 10,000–20,000
AUD 0.01 per word for manuscripts >20,000 up to 120,000 words
Whilst in my care, your manuscript and ideas will be kept in the strictest of confidence. I will not share them with anyone and will delete all files from my records once the editing is done.
I love meeting up with my clients, so feel free to call and arrange a chat and a cuppa!
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