{"id":57,"date":"2017-08-25T16:37:57","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T16:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/utopianediting.com\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2022-01-02T07:03:12","modified_gmt":"2022-01-02T13:03:12","slug":"free-sample-edit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/utopianediting.com\/index.php\/free-sample-edit\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Sample Edit"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-title clearfix\"><h2 class=\"modern aligncenter\">Guidelines for the Free Sample Edit<span class=\"bottom-line\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640970709294{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>NOTE: I primarily edit works of fiction. Although I do take on other types of projects occasionally, I do not edit academic or scientific papers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Choosing an editor is a big decision, especially if you\u2019re unfamiliar with the professional editing process. You might not be sure <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/utopianediting.com\/index.php\/2018\/07\/06\/what-kind-of-editing-do-i-need\/\"><strong>what kinds of editing<\/strong><\/a><\/span> your manuscript needs, and you definitely want to make sure you\u2019re comfortable with your editor\u2019s skills and personality.<\/p>\n<p>You can read more about my <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/utopianediting.com\/index.php\/services\/\"><strong>services<\/strong><\/a><\/span> and view my <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/utopianediting.com\/index.php\/portfolio\/\"><strong>portfolio<\/strong><\/a><\/span> to get a feel for how I can help you.<\/p>\n<p>I am also pleased to offer a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>free sample edit<\/strong><\/span> of your manuscript and a free email or phone consultation to help you decide whether we\u2019re a good fit.*[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1534189901417{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Guidelines \u2013 Developmental Editing and Book Coaching<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1534189920069{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;]I will need the following files in <strong>Word or Google Docs<\/strong>:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1534189938571{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>The book manuscript (finished or unfinished, if there is one)<\/li>\n<li>An outline of the book<\/li>\n<li>A list of important characters with key info about each<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1534189979282{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;]For the free sample edit, I will do the following:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1534190000479{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Carefully read the outline and character data<\/li>\n<li>Skim parts of the manuscript<\/li>\n<li>Email you my first impressions and what kind of work I think your book will need<\/li>\n<li>Provide a quote for my services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1534190034356{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;]If you haven\u2019t begun writing or planning the book yet and need someone to help you get started, then we will talk on the phone for 15-20 minutes about your ideas, goals, and writing process.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1534190057359{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Guidelines \u2013 Line Editing, Copyediting, and Proofreading<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1534190079898{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;]Please send me your <strong>full manuscript<\/strong> in <strong>Word or Google Docs<\/strong>. I will do the following:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1576007206132{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Skim it to get an idea of its overall condition<\/li>\n<li>Select a representative section (~1,000 words or 5% of the text, whichever is lower)<\/li>\n<li>Paste that section into a new document<\/li>\n<li>Edit the same way I would the whole project<\/li>\n<li>Include additional comments that explain some of the edits (I only do this occasionally in a full edit, but I like to do more of it in the sample to help you decide)<\/li>\n<li>Provide a quote for the full edit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640970739025{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>Still have questions?<\/strong> Feel free to ask via my <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/utopianediting.com\/index.php\/contact-us\/\"><strong>contact form<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/utopianediting.com\/index.php\/contact-us\/\" class=\"hb-button hb-default hb-default-button no-three-d\" target=\"_self\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius: 2px;-moz-border-radius: 2px;border-radius: 2px;\">Request a free sample edit<\/a>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1640970709294{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;]NOTE: I primarily edit works of fiction. 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