Casey Peta – Editor

It has been my honor to help authors tell their stories since 2017. After graduating with a degree in Writing from Johns Hopkins University and completing the Columbia Publishing Course, I gained years of experience editing books for independent publishers, and anything else I could get my hands on, from blog posts to Instagram captions.

I offer developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading. My turnaround time is typically two to four weeks, depending on the extent of editing needed.

*Developmental Editing*

Improve your work with detailed feedback. I'll provide comments throughout your manuscript and an editorial letter. I'll address questions like:

• Is the story well organized?

• Are the events/characters believable?

• Does the story flow well?

• Are there any plot holes?

• Are there any unnecessary or missing scenes?

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*Copy Editing*

Are you saying what you mean? Copy editing ensures your reader experiences your writing as you intend them to. I'll edit for:

• Clarity

• Sentence/paragraph structure

• Word usage and repetition

• Stylistic consistency

• Natural-sounding dialogue

*Proofreading*

Don't let a typo or a dangling modifier detract from your writing. Proofreading is the last phase of the editorial process. I'll look for:

• Spelling and grammatical errors

• Awkward/confusing phrasing

• Inconsistencies

• Formatting issues

Not sure which type of editing you need? Send me a message and we can figure it out together.

You’ve already put in the hard work of writing. Leave it to me to make sure every word is just right.