Editing Services for Independent Professionals and Small Businesses
You’ve got the expertise.
Let’s turn that into trust. And results.
Whether you’re finishing a business book, polishing your website, or launching a white paper, I meet you where you are. I offer line editing, copyediting, and editorial feedback tailored to independent professionals and small business writers who want their message to land—with clarity, consistency, and polish.
Together, we’ll shape your writing to reflect your authority and earn your readers’ trust. Whether you’re launching a service, pitching investors, or clarifying your brand voice, we’ll make sure your message resonates—and reflects your goals clearly.
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What I Offer
Proofreading
Final eyes on your document
before it goes out into the world.
Surface-level corrections
Typos, punctuation errors, and spacing issues corrected so your pages are clean and professional.
Layout and consistency checks
Consistent headings, page numbers, and formatting; removal of widows and orphans.
Submission-ready polish
Final check to ensure readiness for contests, agents, or publication.
Copyediting
Grammar, clarity, logic, and consistency checks.
Grammar and mechanics
Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors throughout.
Style sheet construction
Create a custom style sheet for consistency in spelling, hyphenation, and capitalization.
Continuity and logic
Ensure your details, timelines, and logic align from start to finish.
Line Editing
Style, rhythm, and voice—
sentence by sentence.
Sentence flow
Smooth transitions and varied cadence while preserving your voice.
Clarity and tone
Rephrase where needed to improve readability and impact.
Repetition and cliché removal
Identify and adjust overused phrases or predictable wording.
Substantive Editing (Structure & Logic Review)
A top-level edit focusing on the organization, argument flow, and clarity of reasoning before line or copy edits begin.
Logic & argument
Consider thesis/main claim and supporting evidence quality; assess rhetorical strength
Content structure
Reorganize sections for logical flow and clarity.
Reader connection
Ensure the document delivers on its promise to the intended audience.
Editorial Assessment
A fast, objective read to surface strengths, risks, and next steps.
Big-picture feedback
Focus on structure, strategy, and clarity without line-by-line edits.
Strengths and risks
Surface what’s effective and what may need rethinking.
Revision roadmap
Recommendations for what to expand, reframe, or refine.
AI-Assisted Content
Tactical review to humanize, clarify, and build trust in AI-assisted business writing.
First Impressions & Trust Signals
Spot where tone feels robotic, vague, or inflated. Add warmth, clarity, and credibility.
Logic & Plausibility Check
Evaluate whether claims feel specific, supported, and believable. Flag jargon, missing sources, and too-good-to-be-true phrasing.
Flow & Readability
Fix clunky structure, abrupt pacing, or leftover phrasing from AI drafts
Insight Blog Editing
Clarity edit emphasizing insight, originality, or opinion. Highlights where momentum lags or plausibility falters.
Core Insight and Reader Impact
Flag where your strongest ideas shine, and where momentum lags or trust slips so your best insights don’t get lost in the scroll.
Logic, Flow, and Reader Trust
Pinpoint where your message loses clarity: unclear assumptions, missing transitions, or logic gaps that affect credibility.
How It Lands with Your Audience
Does the tone sound confident? Accessible? Self-assured, not self-promoting? I’ll align your tone so your voice sounds as confident and intentional as your business strategy.
Polish & Professionalism Review
Sometimes your draft feels off—but you’re not sure why. I’ll help clarify tone, trim the fluff, and strengthen your message’s credibility.
Not a rewrite, not a funnel. Just sharper, more trustworthy copy.
Tone and Audience Fit
Get help spotting phrasing that sounds too stiff, too casual, or unintentionally off-brand or doesn’t match the tone your audience expects from a pro.
Clear Calls to Action
Refine language that invites the reader to act clearly, confidently, and without overpromising.
Copy Credibility Review
Identify spots where jargon, exaggeration, or fuzzy language that could erode trust.
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What to Expect from the Editing Process
Every editing project starts with a clear scope of work, so you know exactly what to expect. I’ll outline the service details and timeline up front, and most projects go through two editorial passes to ensure accuracy, clarity, and flow. If you’re polishing for publication or a high-stakes launch, we may do three or four rounds. Along the way, I’ll check in to clarify direction or confirm revisions before wrapping up.
If you’re working with a budget or deadline, I can tailor the process to balance speed, cost, and quality—without sacrificing what your audience will notice. I also adjust for fast-turnaround projects or longer-term refinement.
Here’s how it works:
You fill out a quick intake form and attach your draft or a sample.
I review your goals and send back a custom estimate. If I have questions, I’ll reach out first.
You approve the estimate, or we revise it together.
I send a contract with a kickoff meeting (optional), clear deliverables, and a payment schedule.
Once you confirm, I begin work. You’ll finalize any materials I need up front.
I’ll share at least one progress update as we go.
When I’m done, I’ll deliver everything in a ready-to-use folder for your review.
You’ll have follow-up support if you need it, and no extra charge for quick questions.
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 Independent Professionals and Small Business Authors
Your project rate is based on the type of service, document length, and the depth of editing required. Below are typical ranges for business-oriented projects. Final estimates are tailored to your document after a quick review.
Typical Examples
Most business projects focus on clarity, tone, and credibility—ranging from concise updates to investor-ready materials. Pricing depends on length, technical depth, and audience expectations. These ranges reflect what most professionals need: crisp, confident writing that earns trust with clients, investors, or partners.
Most projects: $350 – $1,200
Short blog or website post: $175 – $300
Investor deck or funding pitch: $800 – $1,200
Full white paper or long-form content: Custom quote
| Service | Scope & Inclusions | Typical Total Range |
|---|---|---|
| Proofreading (Short) | Final polish for blogs, reports, or short decks (≈2–5K words). Fixes lingering typos, punctuation, and formatting. No sentence-level rewriting. | $250–$450 |
| Copyediting (Mid-Length) | Corrects grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency. Tightens sentences and aligns tone with your professional brand voice. Style sheet included. | $500–$900 |
| Line Editing (Tone + Polish) | Refines sentence flow, readability, and rhythm while preserving voice. Smooths transitions, strengthens tone, and clarifies audience intent. | $700–$1,200 |
| Substantive Editing (Structure & Logic Review) | Strengthens structure, argument flow, and clarity of reasoning. Ensures logical sequencing, emphasis, and cohesion across sections. Aligns piece with audience needs and business goals. | $900–$1,800 |
| Editorial Assessment (3–10 pages) | Big-picture feedback on structure, clarity, and audience fit. Memo includes priorities, risks, and next-step guidance. No in-document edits. | $180–$400 |
| Insight Blog Editing | Clarity-focused edit that emphasizes insight, structure, and reader engagement. Sharpens your call-to-action and headline. Optional SEO polish. | $175–$350 |
| AI-Assisted Content Review | Tactical review to strengthen tone, logic, and flow in AI-assisted business writing. Fixes awkward phrasing, logical leaps, and repetition to achieve natural readability. | $400–$750 |
| Polish & Professionalism Review | Ideal for solid drafts that “don’t quite sing.” Sharpens phrasing, tone fit, and brand credibility. Clarifies calls-to-action and trims fluff. | $400–$700 |
Compare Services:
Standard vs. Enhanced
Every service comes in two package levels — here’s what’s included.
Estimates are project-specific. I’ll review a short sample and scope the work before we start.
Services
Standard Package
Enhanced Package
Proofreading
Final polish for grammar, punctuation, and formatting. Ensures pages are error-free and consistent before publishing.
Everything in Standard, plus brand/style alignment, formatting cleanup, and AI artifact checks for client-facing or investor materials.
Copyediting
Grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and consistency review. A style sheet is created and applied.
Everything in Standard, plus tone alignment, consistency adjustments, and light structural refinement for persuasive flow.
Line Editing
Refines sentence rhythm, transitions, and voice clarity while preserving tone.
Everything in Standard, plus stylistic smoothing, logic flow refinement, and subtle reader-focus adjustments for stronger engagement.
Substantive Editing (Structure & Logic Review)
Evaluates overall structure, logic, and coherence. Ensures ideas build in a clear, persuasive order.
Everything in Standard, plus section-level reorganization, argument flow improvements, and content emphasis guidance for impact.
Editorial Assessment
Feedback-only overview on structure, tone, and clarity. Delivered as a short memo with recommendations.
Everything in Standard, plus a light polish pass and margin comments to illustrate edits before a full engagement.
Insight Blog Editing
Focused cleanup for clarity and flow in short professional posts, with grammar, pacing, and transitions refined.
Everything in Standard, plus plus headline optimization, call-to-action tuning, and layout suggestions to maximize reader retention.
AI-Assisted Content Review
Light pass to strengthen tone, logic, and flow in AI-assisted business writing.
Everything in Standard, plus full tone and logic edit for clarity and credibility. Includes a Risk Mitigation Certificate upon request to document originality and ethical review.
Polish & Professionalism Review
Tightens tone, pacing, and phrasing for clean, credible delivery.
Everything in Standard, plus deeper audience-fit review, call-to-action refinement, and credibility enhancement for high-visibility, public-facing materials.
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.
Invoices via HoneyBook; ACH/card accepted.
Add-Ons & Options (on request)
Plagiarism Report – Available on request for originality screening, especially if AI tools were used during drafting or revision.
- Risk Mitigation Certificate – Optional editor-issued summary confirming originality review and ethical editorial standards.
Citation Formatting (APA/MLA/Chicago) – For thought leadership pieces, white papers, or government documents with sourcing needs.
Source-Audit Summary Memo – Optional deliverable that summarizes link-checked, confirmed, or corrected sources.
Rush Turnaround – +30% standard surcharge, if accepted.
First-time / Referral Discounts – Considered at proposal stage.
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.