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VAGABOND MANUSCRIPT CONSULTANTS
Nancy M.
Hill
What is an Editor?
An editor makes your writing
better with direct and specific feedback on all the parts of your
manuscript crucial to creating a publishable whole.
First-time authors—and some already-published ones as
well—are being told that their manuscripts need more work than
in-house editors can give. Agents and editors are sending writers to
manuscript consultants to shape up the book and get it into
publishable condition.
My professional services are tailored
to meet your particular needs. I will identify what needs to be done
to polish and prepare it to submit to publishing houses. My goal is
to facilitate the writing process and aid in the production of a
well-written, reader-friendly text that reflects and maintains the
writer's style. When necessary, I work closely with the writer,
maintaining contact via telephone or email.
Vagabond
Manuscript Consultants offers six basic editorial services:
» Traditional proofreading: mark deviations
of your copy from its source manuscript, query editorial errors, and
help ensure attractive typography (e.g., by checking margins and
word spacing).
» Editorial proofreading:
combines proofreading with some copyediting tasks, if they are
needed late in the production process; correcting your text for
spelling, punctuation, and simple errors in grammar and word usage,
and we mark any obscure passages for your attention.
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Copyediting: in addition to proofreading your text, I
correct all grammar and, where necessary, rework your sentences for
clarity and consistent style.
» Substantive
editing: clarifying and reorganizing the content and structure of
your manuscript
» Stylistic editing: clarifying
meaning, eliminating jargon and cliches, and smoothing language in
your manuscript
» Research and fact checking
Vagabond's Consulting Service
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Manuscript diagnostics: I accept for evaluation entire
manuscript drafts of any length or genre and will also read chapters
of work in progress. I give detailed, clear, line-by-line editorial
feedback Too, each manuscript will receive a detailed written
critique that discusses the work's strengths and weaknesses in the
areas of plot, character development, dialogue, description, theme,
and writing style. Specific suggestions for revisions and writing
improvements will also be included.
Turn-Around Times
Upon my receipt of your manuscript, I will immediately
acknowledge receipt. The time it takes to edit and return your
manuscript varies due to the length of each segment you send, the
number of changes/suggestions, the kind and complexity of changes,
or issues you ask me to address. Generally, I can diagnose/edit 30
pages within a week of receipt. Mailing time is, of course,
additional.
Confidentiality Assurance
All correspondence
and materials germane to the author's interests, copyrights, and
property shall remain confidential. Upon my receipt of your
manuscript, you will be provided with a confidentiality assurance
notice for that manuscript.
Send E-Mail to: vagabondmc@yahoo.com
Nancy M.
Hill
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