Shana Bell
Editing Services
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Sending your work to an editor for the first, second, or even fifth time can be a nerve-wrecking experience. I will work thoroughly and tirelessly to handle your manuscript. I strive to be critical yet gentle in my comments and markups.
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My manuscript is incomplete. Will you still work with me?
Yes, but at the moment, my services do not include developmental editing (though I hope to add that service in the future). I can still proofread or copy edit your work, which may include comments that will help spur you to finish your work.
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What is the difference between a "blind" rate and a "standard" rate?
Most professionals who work in the publishing industry consider a "blind" edit to be one without a prior copy to reference. In other words, an original manuscript would be considered "blind." If you have prior manuscript and need a rewritten manuscript to be reviewed, then the "standard" rate would apply.
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What is the time frame between a "standard" rate and a "rush" rate?
It depends on the work and difficulty of the material, but I consider a standard time frame as one to two weeks on a blind edit for a standard-size novel or non-fiction (150,000 words). Shorter works can usually be done in under a week at the standard rate. If your manuscript has not been submitted to a publisher, you probably don't have to worry about a "rush" rate, since deadlines with typesetters are many times what determine editing deadlines.