EditingEditorial Services I can take on only a limited number of full ms critiques, but query me and see if I can help with yours. Rates vary according to your needs. Email me for a rate quote: sherylmonks@ Manuscript Critique • Focuses on the book’s content and elements of narrative craft (characterization, dialogue, POV, voice, etc.) with Limited Copy Editing pointing out major problems regarding clarity (confusing language, awkward phrases, poor word choice). Proofreading and intensive line editing available for additional fee. The Manuscript Critique looks more at the big picture than at the smaller details. The mechanics of grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and typographical errors are not addressed unless agreed upon. I agree to read the manuscript and comment on its strengths and weaknesses as a story. Such critiques are to be considered purely subjective and may vary from one person’s opinion to another. I guarantee only to provide a thoughtful professional opinion and to make recommendations based on my own judgment and experience as a writer and editor. Line-editing/ • Need someone to look at your ms for clarity and cohesion? To point out poor word choices or phrases, awkward passages, or otherwise unclear or excessively wordy writing to help you tighten and polish? Then you need a line-edit, a more intensive review than a proofread. Proofreading • When you feel your work is solid but you'd like a thorough once-over for punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Email me for estimates. Indicate whether you prefer Direct Document Editing using Tracking Changes or Handwritten Editing on hardcopy pages. *Manuscripts must adhere to standard formatting: 12pt Times New Roman font, double-spaced pages with 1-inch margins Marketing Critiques, Mentoring, and Workshops Marketing assistance • I will read, edit, and critique your cover letter, manuscript synopsis, and marketing plan and offer suggestions for pulling together a strong book proposal. Mentoring services • I can take on a limited number of long-term projects in which I read and make suggestions about a novel, collection of stories, or nonfiction book in progress. • I'm also happy to work with young fiction writers one-on-one via email or chat over a longer period of time. Such mentorships will include discussions about specific writing techniques and offer encouragement and general advice about writing and publishing. Email me with queries or to make arrangements. © 2004 Sheryl Monks All Rights Reserved |
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