My Services
Developmental Editing
What is it?
Developmental editing focuses on the big picture of your manuscript. It’s the stage where structure, flow, and content are shaped to bring out the strongest version of your story or message.
Developmental editing:
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Evaluates structure and pacing.
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Ensures clarity, tone, and voice are consistent
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Strengthens character development and plot
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Provides in-depth feedback before copyediting
What is included?
If you choose this service, you will receive:
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A full read through of your manuscript
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A clear, detailed editorial plan focusing on plot, structure, characterisation, pacing, and worldbuilding
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In-text comments highlighting plot holes and areas of improvement
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Chapter-by-chapter analysis and guidance
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Support for refining your voice and themes.
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Option to reach out for any queries regarding feedback
Copyediting
What is it?
Copyediting fine-tunes your manuscript after developmental edits are complete. It ensures your writing is polished, professional, and consistent throughout. It also prepares your manuscript for submission and publication.
Corrects grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors
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Improves sentence flow and readability
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Ensures consistency in tone and terminology
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Checks for factual accuracy and continuity
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Adheres to your chosen style guide (UK or US)
What is included?
If you choose this service, you will receive:
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A comprehensive line-by-line review
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Consistency checks across the manuscript
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Clear markup and tracked changes
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Improving syntax and grammar
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Personalised style sheet for your author brand
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Optional query comments explaining edits and suggestions
Proofreading
What is it?
Proofreading is the final stage of editing before publication. This is the final quality check before your book reaches readers.
Proofreading:
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Corrects typos and spelling errors
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Fixes grammar and punctuation
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Ensures formatting consistency
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Adjusts minor style issues
What is included?
If you choose this service, you will receive:
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A full read through of your manuscript
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Clear markup and tracked changes
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Correction of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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Correction of minor style issues, e.g., capitalisation/hyphenation/formatting errors.
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A final polish for readability
Lauren Dooley Editing
