Editing Services

This page outlines the hands-on edits that I offer. If you’re interested in supplementary services such as manuscript assessments, talks to writing groups, and power hours, head to my author services page.

Keep reading for details about proofreading, proof-editing, and line and copy editing.

Take a look at the handy graphics below to find out what Cherry Edits offers. For a more detailed outline, download the service packages PDF.

• Traditional proofreading
• Proof-editing for indie authors
• Line editing and copy editing for indie authors
• Editing services comparison table

Traditional proofreading

Your book is formatted, but you worry there could be some remaining flaws. You don’t want any copies going to print until you’ve had the PDF proofs checked by a professional.

You need the final quality assurance of a professional proofread.

If you invest in this checking service, you’ll be confident that your formatted novel is ready for the printer.

Proof-editing for indie authors

You’re going for a mostly DIY approach to publishing. You’ve written your novel. You’ve used all the free/low-cost support you can. But you’re worried. What if errors remain?

You need a trained professional to check your manuscript.

A proof-edit of your Word document will give you the confidence to publish your novel.

You’ve written your book and you want readers to like it. You feel pretty confident about the plot, the POV, the settings, the timeline, the characters – all the big ‘building blocks’ of the story. But you’d like help tightening up your prose. You want it to make an impact, but there are sentences that don’t yet shine. And you’re worried, despite using spellchecks and other accuracy tools, that grammar errors could potentially remain.

You need a thorough line and copy edit of your novel.

You’ll come away feeling good about what you’ve written and you’ll be ready for your next steps in your publishing adventure.

Editing services comparison table

Don’t forget to download the Cherry Edits Service Packages PDF for a more detailed overview of the processes.

If you have any questions, head to my Contact page today.