Frequently Asked Questions

How does your process work? 

Once you’ve read through this web site, contact me by completing the contact form. Let me know about your project and the services you’d like. 

I’ll respond via email within 48 hours, asking further questions about your project based on the services you need. 

Next, we’ll determine the scope, timeline, and cost. Once editing is underway, if I perceive the agreed upon price may exceed the estimate by more than 20%, I’ll let you know as quickly as possible. 

After I’ve started work, if the word count changes by more than 1,000, or if you ask for a modification to services agreed upon, the price will be adjusted accordingly.

All edits are tracked using Microsoft Word’s Track-Changes function. This tool allows you to accept or reject each correction. 

How much time should I allow for your various services?

✒️ Copy editing: two to three weeks 

 ✒️ Promotional copy: one to three weeks, dependent on what and how many pieces you need and the details or draft you provide in advance

✒️ Self-Publishing Coaching: we’ll work out what you need and approach it on a case-by-case basis

In all cases, we’ll discuss the timeline as part of our agreement before I begin working on your project. If you need a rush-job, let me know, and we’ll work something out; additional fees may apply.  

Do you offer any guarantees?

I treat your work with care, respect, and confidentiality, and I commit to providing friendly, timely, and exceptional service. 

I strive to provide edits and services that blend honesty, compassion, and humor. If you use very genre-specific language—writing an appraisal about military air operations, for example—I’ll do my best to use vernacular specific to your work and incorporate that into your style sheet. 

If you have concerns about the edits returned to you, please raise them directly with me right away. I will address them promptly via video chat or email. 

My goal is to help you, your words, and ideas reach your desired audience clearly, concisely, and professionally polished.

How does payment work?

Once we have connected, decided we’ll work well together, and established what services you’ll need, I’ll schedule your project on my calendar. 

At that time, 50% of the price agreed is due before work begins on your project. The remainder is paid upon job completion. 

I’ll send you an email to let you know I’ve finished the work, along with an invoice. After your invoice is paid, I’ll send you the final project files. 

I accept all major credit cards through Square, and the payment process is outlined in your invoice.

Is there content you prefer not to edit?

I prefer not to edit anything with excessive violence or gore, and I don’t edit erotica.

Anything else I need to know?

The editing suggestions and advice I offer in good faith are intended to improve your documents. 

Errors happen. Typos slip through. However, I do my best to remove as many inaccuracies from your material as possible and strive for 100% success. However, I cannot guarantee absolute perfection. 

You are responsible for your final documents, including any omissions or errors. Please check all your documents carefully before publication. 

I am not responsible for the content or legality of your publication or written work.

Thank you for taking the time to read through these frequently asked questions. If you have other questions not answered above, please get in touch. 

Contact me to discuss your project and receive a full quote. I look forward to working with you.