Stories Set Free

I provide three types of editing: developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading. In my experience, most manuscripts need all three. I can provide all three for you, or you can hire me for just one or two of the editing options.

Submit an editing inquiry here, or check out my book coaching services if you need help finishing your book.

Developmental Editing

Sometimes referred to as content or substantive editing, developmental editing deals with the big picture. I’ll help you identify your thesis/storyline and center your manuscript around that main idea. I’ll guide you to expand in some places and trim in others. I’ll also help you structure your Table of Contents.

Copy Editing

Copyediting looks more closely at the details. I’ll help you rearrange and refine your sentences, including offering options for you to choose from (sometimes called line editing). As I comb through the text, I’ll correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Proofreading

After a round of copyedits, I can also give your manuscript a final proofread. Errors are sometimes missed or introduced during an earlier round of edits, so all manuscripts benefit from that final proofread.

Read client testimonials here.

Editing Training

For those interested in taking their editing or self-editing skills to the next level, I also provide editing training. We can cover the practical skills I’ve gleaned over the last decade, or we can unpack the spiritual approach to storytelling that I use.

Here’s what Elizabeth Beck, educator, editor, and cross-cultural worker had to say about my editing training:

Elizabeth offered great insight into the editing and writing process. She was able to help me prioritize and organize the tasks I had before me and was personal and specific with her suggestions. Elizabeth offered great advice for the project I was working on, but also general instruction that I could apply to future projects.

Elizabeth’s communication throughout the whole process was great–from setting up an appointment to making sure she answered all my questions. It was a joy and privilege to work with her and would absolutely recommend her services to anyone that is looking for thoughtful insight and experience on writing and editing.

Fill out an editing inquiry or contact me at emarietrotter@gmail.com for information on rates and scheduling.