Hello, my name is Claudette Melanson. I have been a lifelong reader & writer and am now a published author. My next goal is to help my fellow authors publish near perfection without breaking the bank.
I know not every author has thousands of dollars to invest in getting the help they need with the publishing process. That's where I can help. I offer professional copy editing and proofreading services at prices considerably lower than many of my competitors.
Originally, I attended University in Pennsylvania to become a high school English teacher. I did complete the program, which gave me a strong background in the rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation. I went on to obtain my MA in Literature, and during my assistantship, was copy editor for the department's newsletter, The Women's Times. During my seven years at University, I was also a Peer Mentor volunteer, offering help to numerous students in their struggle to compose perfect pieces of writing for English classes.
Since my school days, I have become an Amazon Best-Selling published author. My first novel, Rising Tide, was a RONE award finalist for 2015 and took a gold medal in the Readers' Favorite Competition. My sequel, Undertow, is in the running for the RONE for 2016 and took a Readers' Favorite 2015 Honorable Mention. I have four titles available at the moment, with more in the works. I hired an outside editor for my books but found that my first title came back to me with incorrect punctuation in spots. I realized I had an eye for editing that proved more effective than the one for which I'd spent hundreds of dollars.
I not only provide proofreading services to catch grammatical errors, but also offer copy editing to catch things like plot holes, underdeveloped characters and inconsistent paragraph flow. I just finished a project, assisting with formatting for a print book copy for Createspace, so I do offer formatting expertise, as well. For grammar rules, I follow those set forth by The Chicago Manual of Style.
I am happy to offer a "free one" preview so we can see if my editing style works for you. Please feel free to email me directly to discuss details or provide me with a sample of your writing.
You can correspond with me at: claudette.melanson@me.com
*Editor is NOT responsible for changes suggested which are not applied by the author, nor edits which are not accepted in Word correctly
**NO Erotica!!
Proofreading
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Punctuation
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Spelling
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Grammar
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Typographical Mistakes & Inconsistencies
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Missing Words
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Errors in Consistency & Inappropriate Verb Usage
Pricing:
.008 Per Word for One Pass
.010 Per Word for Two Pass
This means a 40,000 word manuscript would cost $320 for a one pass proofread with mark ups. A two pass proofread would be $400.
Prices are negotiable if you have a very tight budget. Email me for a quote.
Copy Editing
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Punctuation
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Spelling
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Grammar
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Typographical Mistakes & Inconsistencies
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Missing Words
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Errors in Consistency & Inappropriate Verb Usage
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Sentence Structure and Word Usage
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Sentence Restructure to Correct Flow, If Necessary
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Inconsistencies in Storyline and/or Character Details
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Development of plot and characters
Pricing:
.012 Per Word for One Pass
.014 Per Word for Two Pass
This means a 40,000 word manuscript would cost $480 for a one pass copy edit with mark ups. A two pass copy edit would be $560.
*Please note - Manuscripts requiring major rewrites eg. restructuring/wording of more than half the text will be extra
Prices are negotiable if you have a very tight budget. Email me for a quote.
Formatting
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Format of Manuscript for Print
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Format of Manuscript for Ebook
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Conversion of Document to PDF
Pricing:
Straight Format for Print - this means your copy has no spacing errors or strange formatting within - $45 up to 75,000 Words
Formatting with major corrections - By Quote Only
Format for Ebook with No Major Corrections
-$45 up to 75,000 Words
Format for Ebook with Corrections
-By Quote Only
Document Conversion - 3 Formats of Your Choice
-$50
Kitchener, Ontario
Canada
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**Serious inquiries only, please!
About
Services
*Dependent on Writing Quality Flat Rates Can be Negotiated
Contact
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All appointments booked for novels require a $75 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot/date
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All Prices in USD
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Timeline for manuscripts will be determined by length and will be agreed upon by both parties
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50% deposit for all jobs preferred, with remainder to be paid once the work required is complete.
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For authors on a budget, payment plans can be arranged
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Although I prefer to work with fictional pieces of writing, please contact me to discuss any other types of writing projects.
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If your budget is VERY tight, please contact me. I'll do everything I can to work with you!
Now booking for December, 2016
Skype Sessions
Skype video-call sessions are available to discuss your edits, answer any questions or plan current or future projects. $30/Half hour
I will do a light read of your book or read a summary you provide to write a professional, concise synopsis of your book for use on the back cover, Amazon or other merchant sites. $50