What additions would make it better, stronger, more creative?
A Content Editor may do a Manuscript Review and turn it back to make suggested changes because it’s NOT ready for copyediting. I’ve made the mistake of diving into the nitty-gritty editing of a book before I realized it had “big picture” problems. That’s why I offer my “Hit Your Mark” Manuscript Review. If the writing doesn’t meet the author’s objectives for the book, it’s best to know it up front – and save time and money. A Copy Editor digs into the nitty gritty of making the sentences clear and easy to understand. It’s like pulling weeds in a garden. The editor searches for every last typo and grammar gremlin until the reader gets a landscape uncluttered by weeds and other distractions.
