Resting Life Editing
YOUR CONTENT: PROFESSIONALLY PRESENTED
Your message: clearly communicated
As a writer, you want your content to be professionally presented and your message to be clearly communicated. Grammatical errors, typos, or imprecise wordings can significantly detract from the impact of a book or article. Resting Life Editing delivers just what every writer needs: flawless content in professional format. I offer quality editing, copy editing, proofreading, and ebook formatting services at affordable prices.
I don’t just edit. I help you become a better writer to improve your own self-editing. No matter what stage your book is in, my services will fit your needs. Whether you desire light editing, deep editing, pre-publication editing, copy editing, or proofreading, I will help your work shine.
As a thorough editor with over thirteen years of editing experience, I am committed to helping your writing be the best it can be. I specialize in bringing your writing to professional levels through proofreading and editing for content, grammar, word choice, style, and formatting. I am willing to work with you and to allow you as the writer to be the final authority on your writing.
I am flexible and will deliver your work to you on time every time. I am committed to excellence, integrity, professionalism, and honesty. My comprehensive knowledge of English grammar and style will bring your book or article to professional standards. I edit according to the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition.
I specialize in Christan fiction and non-fiction but will consider a wide variety of literature, articles, web content, sermons, speeches, and more. I reserve the right to reject any manuscript for any reason.
What to Expect
1. You fill out the initial form.
2. Along with the form, you can choose to send me an optional sample chapter of up to 1000-1500 words, which I will edit and return.
3. I will be in touch with you. Once we’ve agreed upon editing style and depth, I’ll send you the editing contract and an invoice of payment of half of the cost via Paypal.
4. Once we’ve both signed the contract, you may send me your manuscript.
5. When the first invoice has been paid, I’ll begin editing your manuscript.
6. Normal turnaround time is four to eight weeks, though this can vary.
7. On or before the deadline, I will return your edited manuscript and send you the final invoice for the remaining half of the cost.
When editing digital content, I use the “Track Changes” feature of Microsoft Word 2010 so that you can always see the changes I had made and accept or reject them as you desire. I also leave comments in the document to let you know my thoughts on the content and to indicate larger changes or rewrites necessary. Furthermore, I will provide you with a comprehensive analysis of your book or piece from an editor’s perspective. I send you both a clean copy of the document with all changes accepted and a copy with all the tracked changes visible and ready for you to accept or reject.
I edit content for the following:
Typographical errors
Grammatical errors
Spelling errors
Development
Formatting
Awkward transitions
Redundancies
Biased language/stereotyping
Wordiness
Clarity
Confusing phrasing
Content
Cohesiveness
Rates and Packages
Standard edit
This is the main package that will suit most clients. It includes copy editing, line editing, limited proofreading (typos will be corrected as noticed as a courtesy, but an additional final proofread is recommended), and limited notes on content. $7.50/1000 words
Intensive edit
This is for authors for whom the standard package isn’t quite enough to meet their editing needs. It includes a full in-depth line and copy editing as well as some proofreading. This package includes multiple read-throughs of the manuscript. $10.00/1000 words
Final proofread
Once your manuscript has been edited, this is the proofread that will eliminate all remaining spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization errors and leave your manuscript ready for publication. $4.00/1000 words
Copy edit only
Copy editing focuses on grammar, spelling, formatting, consistency, word usage, passive verb elimination, minor fact checking, potential copyright issues, and structure. $7.50/1000 words
Ebook formatting for Amazon Kindle
This services provides you with a formatted copy of your manuscript that is ready to publish for Amazon Kindle. $2.00/1000 words
Scheduling
Please plan to book editing services in advance. I may or may not have openings immediately.
Please plan to allow six to eight weeks turnaround time, though this can vary depending on the length of your manuscript and the editing package you choose.
If you’re interested in booking my services, fill out this form to get started!
If you need a specialized edit or only part of the package, I’m happy to discuss it with you and adjust the rate to match your needs.
Contact me for more information. I am excited to work with you to communicate your message professionally and clearly!
Portfolio
BOOKS COPY EDITED BY ERIKA MATHEWS
Bought With a Price by Amanda Silvey
Pathway to Prayer by Elizabeth Mathews
Hazelby Priors by Courtenay Burden
On My Own by Kasia Nimocks
The Secret of Eternal Spring by Chelsea Burden
Tomorrow Isn’t Promised by Chelsea Burden
BOOKS PROOFREAD/FORMATTED BY ERIKA MATHEWS
Erika is a jewel…a gift…most certainly, a treasure. She recently edited my book which is a story of our life’s journey, including multiple challenges and heartbreaks. She was so tender in her editing style. Erika was very sensitive to the material being shared, and she offered valuable advice as to what was most appropriate in print form.
I am forever grateful for Erika and her ability to enhance the effectiveness of our book’s message. She even added a few personal comments along the way to let me know how the story was affecting her.
Although our only correspondence has been through word documents and emails, I definitely feel a sweet connection to Erika…a spirit connection. She is precious and a delight!
~ Cindy Lou Cleveland, author of Quiet Strength: A True Story of Unexpected Loss and Unexplainable Peace
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