“Vicki was a joy to work with! I valued her insight not only for things like grammar and spelling (not a strong suit of mine) but also for big picture concerns like clarity, flow, and making my writing more beautiful. I felt like she was able to draw out things I didn’t know were in me.”
Erica Renaud, Author and Speaker
Do You Need An Editor?
It is a truth universally acknowledged that first drafts are pretty much the worst thing ever, and that, love it or loathe it, editing is a vital part of any writer’s life. In fact, finding the right editor can make all the difference in your writing journey—from giving you the confidence to put your words out there in the first place to elevating your work to the highest level to ensure it stands out from the crowd.
Well, I’m one of those strange individuals who truly LOVES the editing process, and I’m here to offer you my help and expertise! Through my role as Associate Managing Editor for The Joyful Life Magazine, I have amassed a wealth of experience in editing devotionals, blog, and print articles—and I’ve also worked on a range of additional freelance projects including book proposals and manuscripts. Essentially, if you have words you want to share with the world in any format, I can help you!
I offer a range of editing services including:
Copy Editing
This is typically what comes to mind when people think of ‘editing’ and is an essential part of the process to ensure your piece is ready for submission or publication. If you choose this option, I will do a thorough review of spelling, punctuation, syntax, and word use, and check for formatting consistency throughout.
Substantive Editing
This is a more in-depth editing process and is ideal for writers who would benefit from more targeted feedback on the structure and content of their writing projects. I can give you support to strengthen intros and conclusions, reduce your word count, or restructure and rewrite paragraphs to ensure your final draft is coherent and cohesive—and fully polished!
Proofreading
This is the perfect option for those writers who just want another pair of eyes on their work before they hit that submit button. The purpose of this final read-through is to catch any mistakes or typos that may have slipped through the net and give you peace of mind that your final draft is in tip top shape before you send it out into the world.
Whatever option you choose, know that I view it as a huge privilege to be trusted with your beautiful words, and I will work closely with you throughout the process to ensure we maintain your unique and authentic voice throughout any subsequent edits.
So if you’re on the fence or would like more information on rates or turnaround time, please reach out using the contact form on the next page and start a conversation! I promise you I’m not scary or intimidating, and I would love nothing more than to chat through your editing needs and what option might be the best fit for you.