Line-Editing, Copyediting & Proofreading
Your manuscript, revised for improved grammar, spelling, and narrative flow. Returned to you in two weeks or fewer.
Line-Editing, Copyediting, & Proofreading start dates
available on an individual basis.
Use the contact form below to get the ball rolling.
Negotiations begin at $0.03 per word.
Budget tier + payment plans available.
Please note: Hatch Editorial Services takes on clients at its editor’s discretion. HES is not tolerant of and will not take on manuscripts including homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist, ableist, or other prejudiced elements.
“As always, I cannot say enough about Jessica’s quality as an editor! She’s thorough, communicative, and deadline-oriented. I love that she provides a mix of grammatical editing, questioning certain decisions from a stylistic perspective, and providing feedback on what she finds to be great phrases, setups, etc., in the book. We’ve collaborated on five books now, and it would feel strange to publish a future work without her in the process. Thank you, Jessica!!!”
Line-editing, copyediting, and proofreading services are ideal for the author on the cusp of publication. Hiring Hatch Editorial Services gives you the following advantages:
Line-Editing: Whether it's adding dialogue tags, nixing flowery adjectives, or reintroducing that flashback into the main narrative, your manuscript will be revised with suggestions to improve pacing and narrative flow.
Copyediting/Proofreading: Your manuscript will be corrected for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. I proofread and copyedit according to the Chicago Manual of Style guidelines, which are commonly used in book publishing. I can also revise according to UK English grammar and spelling, as needed.
Fact-checking: For manuscripts that rely on historical, scientific, political, or other facts, I will make note of any factual errors.
“You are a superstar and the grammatically perfect wind beneath my wings.”
“In many ways, her proofreading work was like receiving a second copy edit with a strong understanding of the Chicago Manual of Style. I would absolutely work with Jessica again and am glad that I chose her for the project.”
On or before deadline, you will receive:
Your annotated manuscript, line edited to improve narrative flow, with grammar, spelling, and punctuation corrected via track changes.
Keeping you in the loop:
Weekly Status Memos. Active Line-Editing, Copyediting, & Proofreading clients receive Weekly Status Memos that update them on Jessica's progress throughout their projects and educate them on writing and publishing topics of interest to the individual client.
Complimentary Follow-Up Call. Take advantage of my complimentary call offering to address your concerns about my feedback, your manuscript, or the publishing process in general.