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Professional Poetry
Editing Services 

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LEVEL I EDIT:
The Erato
(Muse of Love Poetry)

This option is ideal for poetry manuscripts that need a final read-through prior to publishing or don't require a high level of editing beyond the parameters below.

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✓Proofreading

grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, tense

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LEVEL II EDIT:
The Polyhymnia
(Muse of Sacred Poetry)

This option is great for poetry manuscripts that require more attention beyond grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. Level II also offers feedback to assist you in the revision process.

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✓Proofreading

grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, tense

✓Line Editing

clarity, flow, line-breaks, word choice, tone consistency, form

✓Constructive Comments

Moderate feedback throughout the manuscript pertaining to what's working and what isn't

A Renaissance style painting in black and white of the Greek Muse of Sacred Poetry Polyhymnia. She is wearing a white gown and veil and holding a scroll. There's a lyre beside her. She is holding her other hand to her chin deep in thought. This depiction is by Giuseppe Fagnani.
A Renaissance style painting in black and white of the Greek Muse of Epic Poetry Calliope. She is wearing a white gown and cape and holding a trumpet in one hand. She is resting her other arm on a pillar and she's holding a scroll with Greek writing on it. This depiction is by Giuseppe Fagnani.
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LEVEL III EDIT:
The Calliope
(Muse of Epic Poetry)

This option is the most comprehensive of the three. It's especially recommended if your manuscript has been through little to no revision on your part. It also includes extensive feedback throughout the manuscript as well as a critique that will help maximize your poetry book's impact on your readers.

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✓Proofreading

grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, tense

✓Structural/Line Editing

clarity, flow, line-breaks, word choice, tone consistency, form, structure, organization, effectiveness of literary devices used, etc.

✓Constructive Comments

Extensive feedback throughout the manuscript pertaining to what's working and what isn't

✓Half-page Critique

A constructive report about your manuscript as whole (key strengths, weaknesses, and final thoughts)

Pricing & Process


Editor Credentials

Hourly rate: $40 USD

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  • All payments are conducted via PayPal.

  • 25% of the estimated fee must be provided as a deposit before the editing process commences.

  • When half of the manuscript is edited, another 25% fee will be charged.

  • Upon completion, a detailed ledger will be provided denoting the total time it took to edit your manuscript. At that point, the remaining balance must be paid. The tracking in the document will be locked but still viewable until that payment is received.
    *For example: A 10,000-word poetry book requiring a level two edit (with commentary) could take up to 10 hours. The estimated fee would be $400. So, before getting started, you'll be charged $100. Halfway through the process, you'll be charged another $100. By the end, you can expect a remaining fee of around $200.

  • You'll receive updates via email. Extensive consultations (not the updates) will be regarded as part of the editing process and will be considered in the final payment.

  • I make sure to send a thorough freelance contract (pertaining to scope of service, intellectual property, compensation, and confidentiality) that we both sign before I start the project.

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  • Years of Editing Experience: 15+

  • Bachelor's Degree (honors) in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing and Poetry

  • Edited over 500 poetry books to date, many of which are bestsellers (i.e. The Rising series by Michelle G. Stradford).

  • Over 3,000 positive reviews on a leading freelance platform.

  • Achieved "Top Rated" and "Pro" status on a leading freelance platform.

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