Proofreading: A proofread is a basic review of a document for glaring errors. I correct only typos, misspellings and punctuation. Issues with grammar may be noted, but not corrected.

Copyediting: A copyedit repairs awkward style and structure on a sentence level. I correct grammatical problems such as subject/verb agreement, misplaced modifiers, unclear antecedents and parallelism. I revise passive voice and eliminate smothered verbs, noun strings, wordiness and vagueness. For style decisions, I refer to The Chicago Manual of Style, AP Stylebook, or APA Publication Manual.

Technical Copyediting and ESL Copyediting: Technical editing is copyediting of technical or scientific material. I have experience with computer and medical subjects. ESL copyediting is for writers who use English as a second language and need an editor to standardize their material.

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Rates: Project estimates are based on word count and the complexity of the project.
Light editing averages about 8 pages per hour, while heavy editing can average about 4 pages per hour. Word count is based on 250 words per page.

+ $22/hour for proofreading; 10-12 pgs/hr
+ $26/hour for copyediting; 4-8 pgs/hr
+ $32/hour for tech or ESL copyediting; 3-6 pgs/hr

Sample Client/Project List:

• Sybex/Wiley & Sons:
  Web Analytics 2.0
  Insider's Guide to Hyper-V
  Advanced Painter Techniques
  Introducing 3ds Max
• Elsevier/Harcourt-Brace:
  Medical Geology
  Animal Models of Human Behavior
• University of Chicago Law School Record
• freeStyle magazine
• San Antonio Weddings magazine
• Credit Union of Colorado
• Agnitum Security Software
• Journal articles on Secondary English Language Arts; private client
• Master's Thesis in Feminist Theory; private client at University of California, Long Beach
• Doctoral Dissertation in Economics; private client at George Washington University