Jami's Words

Reading, Reviewing, and Revising

Editing Services

Jami works with the Christian and general markets.

Genre Specialties

contemporary fic.
historical romance
suspense

Sweet romance
cozy mystery
YA/Children’s fiction

fantasy
supernatural
speculative

curricula
memoirs
Bible studies
devotionals

Services

Editorial Services Jami's Words
  • Manuscript Evaluation – an affordable alternative to developmental editing
    If you know your manuscript needs content help but you can’t afford coaching or developmental editing, this may be a good choice for you. Flow, pace, plot structure, character development/quality, and readability are assessed. Comments are left in Track Changes, and you will receive a 5–7 page report addressing improvable areas. Starting from $15 per 1,000 words
  • Line Editing – a line-by-line content edit
    A line edit involves a focus on word use, writing style, and sentence structure to improve flow and readability and provide cohesive transitions between paragraphs, scenes, and chapters. Microsoft Word’s Track Changes is used to make changes and suggestions. Starting at $22 per 1,000 words
  • Copy Editing
    Jami will read through your manuscript twice. A copyedit corrects PUGS (punctuation, grammar, word usage, spelling), lightly corrects or otherwise flags formatting, checks consistency with quotes and passages, addresses misplaced modifiers, and flags any content issues that may need attention. (Author is required to provide sources for any quotations.) All work will be done in Track Changes of Microsoft Word. Starting at $18 per 1,000 words
  • Proofreading – The final step before publishing
    A proofread is the tidying up of a manuscript after a copyedit has already been done. If you have not had your manuscript professionally edited, it will need to go through that process before a proofread can take place.
    Jami will correct PUGS, check for widows/orphans, examine headers/footers, flag formatting errors or inconsistencies, and review front and back matter. Edits will take place on your PDF or Word document. Starting at $9 per 1,000 words
Contact Jami About your Project!
If you aren’t sure what level of editing you need, Jami can do a free sample edit of your manuscript and advise you.

FAQs

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“Why is it so expensive to hire an editor?“

Imagine how long it takes to write a manuscript. It’s time-consuming, and you’re very specific with your craft. Professional editors are specific too, and the goal is to help authors make their work the best it can be.

The Editorial Freelancers Association has a list of average hourly rates that freelance editors have reported charging. Jami’s rates are on the lower end of average as a service to her clients.

“How do I get started?”

When you contact Jami (see the above gray button), the scope of work, publishing goals, and scheduling needs will be addressed. Jami will send you a welcome packet with information about what you can expect from the editing experience.

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About Me

I'm a wife, mom, teacher, professional editor, and book nerd.

It is my joy to provide editorial services. I would love to hear about what you are writing! If you are in need of an editor, I have a variety of options to choose from.
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