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Copyediting from a Dallas Freelance Editor

You did it! You finished writing your manuscript. The plot is set, the characters are deep, and now you just need the commas in the right place.

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That’s where I come in.

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As an independent professional copyeditor, I’m here to help ensure clarity and consistency within your work. Your sentences will sing, your punctuation will pop, and your manuscript will magically sparkle.

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This is what’s possible when you hire me as the copyeditor for your novel.

How to Work with Jeanette

I currently offer three distinct services to transform your editing journey for the better.

 

📌 Done-for-You Editing: Put Your Book on Par with the Pros 📌

Line editing and copyediting on fiction (no horror, poetry, or picture books), nonfiction, short stories, and business communications. Check out more about my editing philosophy and process.

 

My editing clients say things like:

“The edits she made were both educational and a clear example of the value of human editors for improving readability while maintaining nuance.”

 

“Great communication, delivered ahead of time and educated me throughout the process. I can't recommend Jeanette enough!”

 

📌 Everyone Should Edit: A Self-Paced Course on Self-Editing 📌

Learn the mindset, knowledge, and tools needed to self-edit your fiction manuscript. Check out more information on the course.

 

My course participants say things like:

“[Jeanette] shares her knowledge in an energetic, fun way and makes the material easy to absorb.”

 

“I’ve seen a major improvement in my editing skills, and I feel much more confident in my writing!”

 

📌 Compass Call: To Point You in the Right Direction 📌

Receive personalized feedback on a large chunk of your writing to help identify strengths, areas for improvement, and the steps you need going forward. Check out what the full service entails.

 

My Compass Call clients say things like:

“Upon receiving her feedback, I was blown away.”

 

“Jeanette bolstered my confidence where she could have taken from it, never making me feel stupid for mistakes.”

What Do I Need?

 

If you're unsure where your editing dollars are best spent, download my free Self-Editing Assessment. This short document can help you save thousands on editing by allowing you to evaluate your skills against the necessary steps of developmental editing, line editing, and copyediting. 

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Download it today, then shoot me an email with your results, and let’s discuss your next steps.

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Dallas, TX – United States

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