EDITING SERVICES
Effective editing ensures your message is clear, concise, and impactful, tailoring tone and structure to fit your unique needs and industry standards.
Well-crafted edits help readers easily grasp your ideas, engage deeply with your content, and feel confident moving forward.
PROJECTS
Not all editing projects are for books!
Some are for newsletters or website content. Below are an example of a book and a newsletter that is also published online.
Career Awakening
Editing Career Awakening with Ruth involved several passes through the manuscript, focusing on content flow, grammar, readability, and the overall reader experience. The aim was to ensure the book was engaging, organised and easy to follow, while retaining the author's voice and intent.
Maverick Minds
Ongoing editing and refinement of the Maverick Minds Matters monthly newsletter and accompanying blog posts with Cathryn include structural and stylistic editing, copyediting and proofreading. The focus is on supporting the author's voice by suggesting options for clarity, flow and readability.
What kind of editing do you need?
CONTENT EDITING
The Big Picture.
Content (aka Structural) editing looks at the bigger picture, including how ideas are organised, whether the content flows logically, what's missing and how effectively it engages the reader.
COPYEDITING
Line By Line.
Copyediting includes improving clarity and readability, refining sentence structure, checking grammar and spelling, and ensuring consistent language and style throughout.
PROOFREADING
Final Checks.
Proofreading checks for any remaining spelling, punctuation, grammatical, and formatting errors, so the finished piece is as accurate and polished as possible.
WHY WORK WITH ME
"Dependable highly skilled professional"
She is a dependable, highly skilled professional whose editorial intervention has significantly elevated the quality and consistency of my business communications.
- Cathryn L
"Her input was invaluable"
Her input was invaluable and it was a pleasure to work with her. She clearly communicated her timeframes for delivery and the budget, and always came in on target.
- Amy I
EDITING FAQ
Do you use tracked changes?
Yes. I usually edit in Microsoft Word using Tracked Changes, or in Google Docs using Suggesting mode. You’ll see every change clearly, plus comments where I’m suggesting options, asking questions, or explaining decisions.
Can you review AI-generated content?
Absolutely. I treat AI text like a first draft: I’ll check for accuracy and weird claims, remove repetition, sharpen your voice, and make sure it reads like a human wrote it. If something needs fact-checking, I’ll flag it so you can verify sources.
What kinds of documents can you edit?
Website drafts, blogs, marketing material, business documents, reports, and manuscripts. If you’re not sure your piece “counts”, send it through—I’ll let you know what level of edit would suit it best.
How do you preserve my voice?
Your voice stays front and centre. I’ll keep your tone, phrasing and personality, while improving readability and consistency. When a sentence could go a few ways, I’ll offer options and explain the trade-offs.
How long does an edit take?
It depends on length, complexity, and whether you’re after a light tidy-up or deeper structural feedback. Once I’ve seen your draft, I’ll confirm a clear turnaround time—plus urgent options if you’re up against a deadline.
What do you need from me to get started?
Your draft (as a Google Doc/Word doc or pasted text), who it’s for, what you want it to do, and any non-negotiables (tone, spelling preferences, brand terms). If you have a deadline, include that too.
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If you still have questions or want to talk through your piece, you’re always welcome to reach out and get a personal response from me.
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