Fresh Eyes Editing

(a division of Helping Writers Write)

Fresh Eyes Editing (a division of Helping Writer Write) specializes in providing meticulous copyediting and line editing to polish manuscripts to perfection, ensuring they are primed for publication.

You need an Editor to make it ALL make sense. After you have poured over you manuscript for weeks, months and in some cases YEARS, you need a fresh pair of eyes to look at what’s there and NOT what you thought you wrote.  

Editing is the most crucial part of the writing process. It determines whether your reader sticks with you or bails out of the boring ride. Editing is where the struggle over what to keep and what to leave out molds and shapes your project.

There are several types of editing, and the type you need is dependent on the quality of your manuscript and where you are in the writing process. Helping Writers Write only provides two types of editing - copyediting and line editing.

Copy Editing

Copyediting is a light form of editing that applies the finishing touches to your work. The copyeditor reviews your work, fixing any mechanical errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

A copyeditor has three responsibilities:

  1. The first is to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage.

  2. The second is to ensure their proper consistency over the entire manuscript, often following a specific style guide (we use The Chicago Manual of Style).

  3. The third is to correct or improve the formatting of your text.

The copyeditor makes sure your writing is accurate, clear, and correct. A copy editor will catch the mistakes you missed. After you have poured over your work for weeks, months, and even years, you will likely see what you thought you wrote. The second set of eyes will improve your manuscript’s quality and improve your reputation as an author.

A copyedit:

✓ Corrects spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax

✓ Ensures consistency in spelling, hyphenation, numerals, fonts, and capitalization

✓ Flags ambiguous or factually incorrect statements (especially important for (non-fiction)

✓ Tracks macro concerns like internal consistency.

Line Editing

A line edit will use a fine-tooth comb to get ALL the kinks out. 

Line editing focuses on how you communicate your ideas by analyzing the construction of your writing closely, literally line-by-line.It’s not enough to tell a story. Anyone can string words together.  Line editing examines the whole story making sure it all works well.

The line editor considers word choice and the power and meaning of a sentence. They look closely at how a writer’s word choice and syntax contribute to a piece of writing’s tone or emotion.

Line editors also consider whether a sentence needs to be trimmed or tightened. They are also concerned with the overall pacing and logical flow of a piece. The line editor and the writer form an alliance, work together to talk through the edits, resolve concerns, and address questions about the writer’s intent.

In the end, the manuscript is made significantly better because of this teamwork.

As an expert editor, I meticulously examine every word, scrutinizing grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax to ensure clarity and coherence. 

Through this discerning approach, I not only correct errors but also refine language and style, elevating the manuscript to its fullest potential. With Fresh Eyes Editing, writers can trust that their work will emerge polished and refined, ready to captivate readers and leave a lasting impression.

Additionally, Fresh Eyes Editing offers feedback on overall structure, flow, and consistency, enhancing the readability and impact of the text.

Copyediting and Line Editing Packages Include:

The 2024 Guide to Building Book Buzz ($27 value)

What to Look for in a Book Cover Designer Checklist ($27 value)

ISBN ($125 value)

FOB and BOB (Front and Back of the Book) Strategy Session ($197 value)

Standard project turnaround time is 5 business days (excluding holidays)