Editing Services for Businesses & Government Authors

Your writing shapes policy, strategy, and public trust.

Let’s make it clear, credible, and effective.

Whether you’re drafting a white paper, shaping a strategic report, refining a policy brief, or submitting a grant proposal, I meet you where you are. I offer line editing, copyediting, and developmental editing designed for professionals and government authors who need clarity, logic, and credibility in every line.
Together, we’ll make sure your message reflects your authority and earns your readers’ trust.

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What I Offer

Proofreading

Polish pass to correct surface errors in a nearly-final draft.

Clean-up corrections

Fix spelling, punctuation, and small grammar issues. No structural edits.

Consistency checks

Ensure names, headings, and formatting stay steady throughout.

Ready-to-send review

Verify that your document is clear, professional, and delivery-ready.

Copyediting

Technical and mechanical fix pass: spelling, punctuation, formatting, acronyms, references.

Grammar and mechanics

Correct spelling, punctuation, and sentence-level technical issues.

Style sheet construction

Build and apply a custom style sheet for consistent use of spelling, hyphenation, and acronyms.

Continuity and logic

Ensure facts, timelines, and structure align from start to finish.

Line Editing (Professional Clarity Pass)

Polish sentence-level flow and tone, without altering core meaning.

Sentence flow

Smooth transitions and rhythm for formal readability.

Clarity and tone

Improve word choice for credibility and conciseness.

Repetition and cliché removal

Remove vague, repetitive, or overused phrasing.

Substantive Editing (Structure & Logic Review)

For strategy docs, grant narratives, or multi-part reports. Focus on flow, hierarchy, and decision logic.

Content structure

Reorganize for logical sequence, clarity, and emphasis.

Depth and focus

Suggest expansions or cuts to clarify purpose and value.

Reader connection

Ensure alignment with audience, goal, and tone.

Executive Summary Editing

Precision cuts + clarity boosts for dense summaries, briefings, or abstracts.

Sentence-level refinement

Tighten wording and logic in the document itself.

Highlight key ideas

Ensure your top points land with clarity and impact.

Smooth transitions

Improve flow and coherence without changing your message. Includes tracked edits and a brief summary of changes.

Editorial Assessment (Feedback Only)

Strategic memo for structure, risks, and next steps, without tracked changes.

Big-picture feedback

Overall strengths and weaknesses in structure and logic.

Risks and blind spots

What might confuse, undercut, or distract your reader.

Revision roadmap

A memo outlining next steps for your rewrite or polish. No edits in the file; just the memo.

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How We’ll Work Together

Every editing project starts with a clear scope of work—including detailed service definitions—so you’ll know exactly what to expect. Most projects include at least two editorial passes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and flow. For authors seeking a polished, publication-ready manuscript, there may be three or four.

I’ll check in along the way to clarify any details and confirm revisions before final delivery. If you’re working under tight deadlines or budget constraints, I’ll help you balance speed, cost, and quality—without sacrificing clarity or impact.

Here’s how the process works:

You fill out a short intake form. You can attach your manuscript or a sample.
I review your goals and send back an estimate. I may follow up with a few questions.
You approve the estimate—or we refine it together.
I send a contract with a retainer, a kickoff meeting option, and a delivery/payment schedule.
You finalize any open items. Once I receive your materials, editing begins.
You’ll receive at least one update during the project.
When it’s done, I send your deliverables for review and approval.
I remain available for questions or clarifications after delivery.

Not quite sure what level of editing you need? I’m happy to offer guidance; just ask.

Because every document is unique, the ranges below are for guidance only.
Each project begins with a tailored estimate and a signed contract—never a one-click purchase.

Rates for Business & Government Authors

Your project rate depends on the type of service, document length, and the level of editorial depth needed. I’ll review your goals and a sample (or full draft) before sending a custom estimate. The examples below reflect common pricing for high-clarity, high-stakes professional documents. But every estimate is tailored.

Typical Examples

Proofreading (30–50 pages): $400–$750
Final polish for reports, white papers, or proposals near completion.
Copy/Line Edit (mid-length report): $600–$1,400
Edits for clarity, tone, and polish in executive-facing materials.
Editorial Assessment (10–15 pages): $180–$400
Strategic memo outlining strengths, risks, and next steps (no tracked edits).
Executive Summary Edit (1–3 pages): $175–$350
Precision edit to sharpen key messaging and clarity for leadership readers.

Service	Scope & Inclusions	Typical Total Range
Proofreading	Final pre-publication read. Checks for lingering misspellings, punctuation slips, and formatting errors in an otherwise clean draft.	$300–$750 (short pieces) $1,000–$2,400 (full reports/books)
Copyediting	Fixes grammar, syntax, clarity, punctuation, and internal consistency. Edits are visible via tracked changes, with a clean version also delivered.	$750–$1,850 standard or quoted after sample
Line Editing (Professional Clarity Pass)	Sentence-level polish for tone, rhythm, word choice, and reader impact. Stronger intervention than copyediting—designed for high-stakes writing.	$1,200–$2,400 typical, quoted case-by-case
Substantive Editing (Structure & Logic Review)	Big-picture restructuring for flow, logic, clarity, and goals. May include rewrite suggestions, reordering, trimming, or flagging what’s missing.	$1,800–$3,500+, depends on complexity
Executive Summary Editing	Concise, high-level polish. Tightens arguments, removes fluff, clarifies recommendations, and ensures strategic alignment with the main document.	$250–$900 based on length/goals
Editorial Assessment (Feedback Only)	Big-picture review with written feedback (not tracked edits). Flags strengths, structure issues, tone, and fit for purpose.	$200–$500 depending on length/sample

Compare Services:

Standard vs. Enhanced

Every service comes in two package levels — here’s what’s included.

Estimates are tailored to your project. I’ll review a short sample and your timeline before we begin. Most business and government documents fit Standard or Enhanced packages; strategic overhauls or major structure work may become Substantive Editing.

Services

Standard Package

Enhanced Package

Proofreading

Final check for lingering typos, punctuation, and formatting issues. Ensures professional polish for print or presentation.

Everything in Standard, plus formatting cross-checks (citations, figures, tables, references) and a second pass for accuracy.

Copyediting

Grammar, usage, and sentence-level clarity for internal reports, briefs, or client-ready deliverables. Style guide applied.

Everything in Standard, plus greater attention to voice consistency and reader-facing phrasing. Notes for team use or revision.

Line Editing (Professional Clarity Pass)

Sentence-by-sentence refinement of flow, tone, and message delivery—without altering your voice.

Everything in Standard, plus deeper polish for executive readability. Emphasis on clarity, logic, and persuasive rhythm.

Substantive Editing (Structure & Logic Review)

Section-by-section reshaping to improve clarity, order, and organizational logic. Focus on impact and alignment with goals.

Everything in Standard, plus sharper structural flow, reframed transitions, and high-level clarity for decision-makers.

Executive Summary Editing

Tightens and clarifies your summary for purpose-fit (funding, leadership, media, etc.). Punchier phrasing and framing.

Everything in Standard, plus strategic language polish and optional alternate drafts (for different audiences).

Editorial Assessment (Feedback Only)

Full editorial read with feedback on strengths, weaknesses, and readiness. Includes a detailed evaluation sheet.

Everything in Standard, plus light markups, plus suggestions for restructuring or clarifying areas before formal edit.

Billing: milestone-based—≤2 weeks: 50/50 • 2–8 weeks: 30/40/30 • >8 weeks: milestone or monthly.
Estimates: calculated at 250 words/page; one within-scope revision included within 10 days.

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Add-Ons & Options (on request)

Plagiarism Report – A third-party scan with a brief note on notable matches (useful for peace of mind before submission). Pairs with: Copyediting, Line Editing, Proofreading.
Citation Formatting (APA/MLA/Chicago) – Format and standardize references and in-text citations when a creative work includes sourced material (e.g., memoir). Pairs with: Copyediting, Line Editing, Proofreading.
Source-Audit Summary Memo – A concise memo listing sources checked and outcomes (confirmed/corrected/flagged) with links, separate from manuscript edits. Pairs with: documents that cite external sources (e.g., quotes, facts, or data).
Rush Turnaround – Accelerated schedule when capacity allows. +30% surcharge. Rush turnaround requires at least 48 hours’ advance notice.
First-time / Bulk / Loyalty Discounts – Considered at proposal stage based on scope and schedule. Not guaranteed; just ask.

Add-ons appear as separate line items in your estimate.
I only recommend them when they’re likely to help you reach your goal faster, cleaner, or with less risk.