Linda Seed – Editor

I offer copyediting and proofreading services for novelists who are preparing to self-publish or submit work for traditional publishing. I copyedited or proofread dozens of novels for Kensington Books in a variety of genres, including romance, historical fiction, cozy mystery, and women's fiction.If you select copyediting for your manuscript, I will:• Polish your grammar, punctuation, and syntax following the Chicago Manual of Style• Check for and maintain consistency regarding characters, plot, and timeline• Produce an editor's style sheet that lists character names and details, style choices for words and phrases, and a plot timeline where needed• Maintain your voice as the author, as it's my goal to make your own style shine throughIf you select proofreading, I will:• Carefully read your edited and formatted manuscript to ensure that no typos or consistency errors got through• Check for formatting errors or inconsistenciesI offer a free 1,000-word sample edit to ensure that we're a good fit before the project begins.