Let me help you polish up your script or manuscript. I’ll point out spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. I’ll suggest clearer or smoother phrasing or wording, if a sentence calls for it. I’ll help you organize your plot, theme, storyline and/or timeline at your request. I’m familiar with medical, engineering and scientific terms, as well as other industry areas, so I can help you use the best possible terminology and phrasing for your copy.

I’m completely confidential. I will not divulge any of my clients’ names or project information to anyone, anytime.

My credentials: Presently I’m employed as a copy editor at a world-renowned advertising agency. Previously I was a copy editor/word processor at a prestigious accounting firm in Los Angeles. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in English, specializing in Critical Analysis of 20th Century American Literature, with minors in Latin, Creative Writing, Music, and Women’s Studies.

I am a published author myself, my work being presented in various magazines and collegiate poetry journals, so I understand the creative process, development, accuracy, precision and deadlines. I will work with you to make sure your copy is the best that it can be, in a timely manner. And, I will work with hard copy or electronic files.

My rates: (based on a 100-page movie script, or 200-page book manuscript)
* First read proofing and basic comments, with 1 revision: $125; Second read with 1 revision: $35
* Proofing only: First read with 1 revision: $100; each subsequent read with 1 revision: $25
* In-depth structure and plot analysis, with light proofing: $125 with 1 revision (separate from the first-read proofing)
* Thorough proofing with comments, and structure/plot analysis: $150 with 1 revision
* Typing: $3/page (1 page = 250 words, or double-spaced text, Arial 12 pt, with 1-inch margins)

Turn-around time: usually less than 20 days.

References available upon request.

Please contact me at deltaphile (at) verizon (dot) net
so I can help you with your project.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Denise