MY EDITING SERVICES
PROOFREADING
I look for and make recommendations to fix inconsistencies and errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
COPYEDITING & LINE EDITING
I fact check and, based on the style guide being used, suggest changes to grammar and punctuation. I also make recommendations to address phrasing, tone, flow, lack of consistency or clarity, and wordiness.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
I address big picture aspects of your writing, including structure, character development, clarity of intent, meaning and purpose, voice, dialogue, and plot holes. 

While I will point out some grammar inconsistencies and other consistent copyediting issues that should be addressed, I will not address in-depth line editing, copyediting or proofreading issues in a developmental edit. Please specify if you would like these edits as add-ons.
BETA READING
I read your manuscript, short story or essay and provide professionally written feedback on the following:
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  • What’s working well
  • What isn’t working well
  • Any lingering questions I have as a reader
  • Thoughts on structure, storyline and plot, characters, dialogue, craft and voice, authenticity, copyediting and ‘recommendability’
  • Questions you want addressed from a reader’s perspective

Please note that beta reading does not include proofreading or editing.

MY RATES
PROOFREADING
​& EDITING
  • I charge a flat rate of $30 per hour for proofreading, editing and coaching. 
  • For proofreading and editing, this rate can be prorated. Depending on the size of your project and the time it takes to complete, I may only need 15 minutes, or I may need several hours.
  • I accept payment via Paypal, Venmo or Zelle
BETA READING
  • $10 per 10,000 words (meaning a 47,000-word story, for example, will cost $47)
  • $10 minimum — includes written feedback

HOW EDITING SERVICES WORK

  • ​STEP 1.  Email me at lauren.maslen@gmail.com to discuss what you’d like to work on together. We’ll chat about your needs and decide on a timeline for completion.

  • STEP 2.  Send me your project via email.
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  • STEP 3.  I send you an invoice.

  • STEP 4.  Pay your invoice via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle.
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  • STEP 5.  After I receive payment, I return your project with suggested edits and feedback based on the timeline previously discussed. 
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Note: I work in Google Docs unless otherwise specified in advance.