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: .02 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.
The Proofread: .012 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 my comments, suggestions, and sample revisions marked in Track Changes on your Word document.
- Detailed editorial letter explaining my feedback included.
The Dev Ed: .03 per word
The Indie Special
- Designed for indies and rapid release authors
- Copy edit, line edit, and light developmental edit, all in one
- Two-week turnaround time
The Indie Special rates: .019 per word
Editorial Assessment
Feedback on what issues your manuscript may have: find out what needs work, whether it’s ready for editing, and if so, what level of editing
Critical review of draft to discover substantive issues before making developmental changes
Editorial Assessment rate: .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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