Children's, YA, Teen Books: Editing

Writing & Translation books

$65/hr Starting at $125

I have an understanding of words specific to children at all reading levels and can edit your children's book to make it more engaging, give it a cleaner flow and eliminate anything that might not be age-appropriate.

This is what I’ll do for your manuscript (MS)

1) You will receive a line edit: This looks at the work's organization and presentation. It involves tightening and clarifying at a chapter, scene, paragraph, and sentence level. Line editing deals with the actual prose: word choice, rhythm, syntax, and overall strength of each sentence. When doing a line edit, I look for flaws in the MS such as inconsistencies in timelines, history, facts, and so on.

2) You will receive a copy edit: Copy editing focuses on fixing editorial issues: spelling, grammar, tense, and punctuation.

3) You will receive proofreading: The goal of proofreading is to create consistency in style and technically accurate language, making sure that punctuation is being properly used so the rhythm and pacing of sentences are at their best, creating a polished work that is a smooth professional read.

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$65/hr Ongoing

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I have an understanding of words specific to children at all reading levels and can edit your children's book to make it more engaging, give it a cleaner flow and eliminate anything that might not be age-appropriate.

This is what I’ll do for your manuscript (MS)

1) You will receive a line edit: This looks at the work's organization and presentation. It involves tightening and clarifying at a chapter, scene, paragraph, and sentence level. Line editing deals with the actual prose: word choice, rhythm, syntax, and overall strength of each sentence. When doing a line edit, I look for flaws in the MS such as inconsistencies in timelines, history, facts, and so on.

2) You will receive a copy edit: Copy editing focuses on fixing editorial issues: spelling, grammar, tense, and punctuation.

3) You will receive proofreading: The goal of proofreading is to create consistency in style and technically accurate language, making sure that punctuation is being properly used so the rhythm and pacing of sentences are at their best, creating a polished work that is a smooth professional read.

Skills & Expertise

Book EditingContemporary FictionEditingMicrosoft WordProofreadingReadingScience FictionShort Stories

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18 Reviews

Homer 2 says,

Great work. This is my 3rd time working with Lee. I worked with her to edit books. She is the best

for Industry Book Ghost Writer on Aug 25, 2023
LBrus says,

I've enjoyed working with Book Doctor: E. Lee Caleca. She helped me on my 1st step to presenting my book series outside Estonia and made the English version of my story look really beautiful. Though the volume of the novel was quite big, she completed the work in no time.

for Copy Editor for a sci-fi novel on Apr 21, 2023
Homer 2 says,

Great work, ahead of time.

for Industry Book Ghost Writer on Mar 23, 2023
David 4041 says,

We appreciate the Book Doctor and the work she did on our book. The changes she recommended helped make our story stronger. She was prompt in getting the job done. We will continue to use her services in our future work.

for Experienced Developmental Editor on Jan 20, 2023
Edward 407 says,

Lee is a consummate professional who may be relied upon to provide high quality services and generous advice and guidance.

for fiction copy editor on Jun 09, 2022

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