Leslie is an indie author and editor. She has worked as a journalist, copy writer, journal editor, writing teacher, and most recently, as a fiction editor and writing coach. She has a Master’s in English Studies from Western Washington University. Leslie loves coffee, problem-solving, and making new things.
Services Offered:
The Copyedit
- A close read for grammar, punctuation, spelling, inconsistencies, and fact-checking
- Polishing of language for consistency (without a major style overhaul)
- You get a Word document with copyediting suggestions in Track Changes and a style sheet.
The Copyedit rates: .01 per word
The Proofread
- Clean up last-minute errors
- Make sure your manuscript looks professional and publication-ready
- You get a final check for formatting issues, missing page numbers, incorrect fonts, and hidden errors.
- I compare the copy-edit to the final manuscript for quality assurance.
The Proofread rates: .009 per word
The Dev Ed (Developmental Editing)
- You get a deep evaluation of storytelling elements: POV, plot, dialogue, narrative structure, scene versus summary, pacing, proportion, and more.
- My developmental edit caters to indies! I analyze tropes and genre expectations to improve your reader response.
- You get our comments, suggestions, and sample revisions marked in Track Changes on your Word document.
- Detailed editorial letter explaining my feedback included.
The Dev Ed rates: .018 per word
The Indie Special
- Designed for indies and rapid release authors
- Two-week turnaround time
- Light copyedit, light line edit, and developmental edit, all in one
- Option to add The Proofread at 1/3rd off the proofread rate
The Indie Special rates: .013 per word
How do I contact you?
You can use the button at the bottom of this page to reach my contact form.
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