Moderate Editing

Moderate Editing is the second level of copyediting. This level includes a line-by-line review of the manuscript for the following:

Typographical errors
Misspelled words
Grammatical errors
Punctuation
Incorrect usage (effect/affect)
Consistency/Standardization
Sentence clarity
Word choice
Redundancies and/or inaccuracies in text
Maintenance of tone/voice

Inaccuracies may include incorrect spelling of song or book titles, proper names, dates, or well-known facts. (Extensive fact-checking is not supplied.)

Maintenance of tone/voice/word choice may include a review for consistency of style and mood or presentation of content; consistency of point of view and tense; or the correct usage of words.

A moderate edit may also include Author Queries. We recommend second-level editing services for authors whose work may contain moderate problems with sentence structure or occasional inconsistencies in point-of-view or tense, in addition to basic errors. If you feel that your manuscript contains a number of awkward sentences, or if you feel you may have difficulty with dialogue, narration, and/or overall sentence structure, you may need an Extensive Edit. We recommend that all authors receiving moderate or extensive editorial services consider having their work proofread prior to submitting to a publisher.

Rates

Moderate Editing rates range from $.009 - $.01 per word.

Example: 50,000 words x $.009 = $450.00

Rates listed may be subject to change. All authors will be supplied with a free sample edit and flat rate quote for their project. Please see our guidelines for details.

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