Word-Savvy.com | Freelance Writing and Editing Services by Susan Ferguson

Editing

Good writing is the result of vision and revision. And then, further revision. Whether your document needs a final going-over for grammatical errors or a major overhaul, Word-Savvy can help your writing leap to the next level of clarity and strength. I can help you deliver a cleaner, uncluttered message, free of distracting errors and ambiguities, while at the same time respecting your unique voice.

For corporate clients, I can use your existing style sheet or develop one for you. Word-Savvy offers a choice of Associated Press Style, the standard for newspaper and magazine text, or Chicago Manual Style, for your editing preference.

Word-Savvy provides three levels of editing service. The prices listed below are typical, but will be adjusted on a case-by-case basis. Please send in a sample page for an estimate.

I was working on the proof of one of my poems all the morning, and took out a comma. In the afternoon I put it back again.

--Oscar Wilde

I write slowly because I write badly. I have to rewrite everything many, many times just to achieve mediocrity.

--William H. Gass, renowned novelist and literary critic

Editing Services & Fees Proofreading/ Light Edit: Ensures that your writing is free of errors in spelling, punctuation, consistency and formatting – and is grammatically correct. Also includes suggestions for clear phrasing and proper word choice.
typically 1.25¢ per word or $3.75 per page (300 wd. page)
Medium Copyedit: Includes all the tasks of the Light Edit plus some fact checking and tips on reorganizing ideas to make the writing more effective.
typically 1.5 ¢ per word or $4.50 per page (300 wd. page)
Heavy Copyedit: Includes all the tasks of the Medium Copyedit but requires rewriting and reorganization of material to ensure effective communication.
typically 2–3¢ per word or $6.00 – $9.00 per page (300 wd. page)
Works of fiction: I provide all of the editing services above plus feedback on structure, character development, pacing, dialogue, and narrative voice. Price is adjusted downward and reflects the amount of work required by the piece. Please send in a sample chapter and I will get back to you with an estimate.
(price to be determined upon review of manuscript)

Word-Savvy uses Word’s Track Changes tool for electronic editing. This program allows you to review changes on your edited document and to decide whether to accept or reject each one. You have the final say. To view a sample document edited with this tool, see the sample edit and follow the prompts.

Please contact me for a complimentary one-page (300 word max.) sample edit and estimate of your project.

Editing

Editing Services & Fees