SERVICES
COPYEDITING & PROOFREADING
Style, Usage, and Grammar References:
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Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
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American Psychological Association (APA)
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Merriam-Webster
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And flexible with others
Types of Documents:
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Health communication materials
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Academic manuscripts
- Memoirs
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Business plans
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Medical-legal reports
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Articles
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And more
These formats are welcome:
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Microsoft Word
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Google Docs
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PDF
Copyediting: This level of editing is typically the second to last stage in the editing process. It includes a detailed review of the author's tone, clarity in the writing, grammar, spelling, flow, word choice, and consistency. The goal is to provide the client with recommendations to make a more cohesive and readable manuscript that adheres to any style guide or standards set forth.
Proofreading: This is the last step in the editing process. This is the time to go through the manuscript with a fine-tooth comb to look for any and all details to polish up. This includes typos, formatting, page layout, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar. The goal is to deliver a polished document with zero errors.
AUTHENTICITY READING
I provide insight on areas such as the Mexican-American female perspective.
I do authenticity reading for fiction and nonfiction documents, including screenplays, novels, musicals, and company blogs.
Contact me to learn more.
Authenticity Reading, or sensitivity reading, is a type of beta reading. The focus is to strengthen the authenticity of a story or manuscript on items such as plot, character development, setting, and dialogue.
Many writers hire authenticity readers to provide feedback on their work when they write about a community or identity of people that they do not have firsthand knowledge or lived experiences on. This can be particularly beneficial when the characters are from a marginalized group or one where stereotypes may be perpetuated.