A. L. Copyediting Services
Your words, right
A. L. Copyediting: Taking Good Care of Your Words
I am Anita Coryell, an academic content editor who specializes in copyediting, line editing (substantive editing), word reduction, and fact-checking. Many of the articles I copyedit are written by authors whose first language is not English. I think of each word in context and measure its meaning against an author's intended meaning. You want your voice on the page, not mine, a goal that is shared by a thoughtful editor. My changes are suggestions, offered whenever needed. Your words are my livelihood, and that is why I take good care of them with careful and precise editing or proofreading of your academic article, research paper, thesis, or book. I make certain your words are clear, concise, and grammatically correct.
For more information, email me: alcopyediting90@gmail.com. You can also find me on www.LinkedIn.com/in/alc-editor.
**If you wish to review my work, I am always happy to edit/proofread a short sample that you provide.
Subject areas include but are not limited to psychology, history, literature, social work, economics, global planning and development, and medicine.
Editorial Services include but are not limited to the following:
Copyediting
Copyediting covers the five Cs, making your work clear, concise, comprehensible, consistent, and correct. It includes
errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation
syntax (sentence structure)
correctness of visual elements like charts, tables, and graphs
fact-checking
word choice to convey meaning
adherence to the indicated style guide, such as APA and MLA or a specified journal
Copy editing can be light to heavy and sometimes overlaps with line editing.
Line Editing
Often called substantive editing, this step in the writing process occurs before basic copyediting. It considers
the document's intention and how well it communicates with its readers
precise language and the use of cliches
the flow of the sentences
consistent point of view and tone
character development
what the writer hopes to accomplish
These factors form the basis of line editing.
Proofreading
This is the final stage of a document before it is shared and published, and everything must be perfect. It involves
correcting egregious errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
checking for style and layout consistency
looking for missing words
making certain everything is where it should be and as it should be
Every document needs to be proofread, whether it's a flyer, job application, research paper, or book.
Words are everything. Once spoken or published, they cannot be pulled back. Our words memorialize us. This oft-quoted adage comes from Benjamin Franklin:
If you wou’d not be forgotten
As soon as you are dead and rotten,
Either write things worth reading,
or do things worth the writing.
Rates: Basic copyediting rates are $US25 to $US35 an hour, editing 5 to 8 pages an hour, which is about $US.04 a word. For calculation purposes, a page contains 250 words. I am open to negotiation and need to see your work to make a fair estimate.
Email me for an estimate: alcopyediting90@gmail.com
If you have a project you need copyedited, proofread, or developed, such as a resume, dossier, or journal review, contact me. I thrive on new projects.
A. L. Copyediting Services: Your words, right