FAQ

Authors have such a talent for creating stories and immersive experiences for readers. An editor comes in to ensure your manuscript reaches its fullest potential. Every author needs a second pair of eyes - this is what brings books to the next level. This can be the make or break your book succeeding post-publication.

English Proper's proofreaders are skilled independent contractors with specialization in different genres to account for the variety of English Proper's authors. They are trained with Hannah and contracted with an NDA, ensuring the use of VPNs, Word documents, no AI interventions, and all the legal requirements that Hannah signs with each and every service contract. They are "silent" contractors, as they do not receive author information, communication, or personal information, ensuring authors' safety.

All genres. My author clientele is currently revolved around dark romance, paranormal, contemporary, fantasy, small-town, sports, western, MC, action, and more. If you are a dark romance author, I work with extensive trigger warning lists.

Editing services including line editing, copy editing, and proofreading, start with an editor read through. I work through Microsoft Word tracked changes for "suggestive edits" that authors can "accept" or "reject". This is critical for keeping author voice and ensuring that all final changes fall in line with the author's vision. Once completed, the V1 is sent to the author for their read through and V2, if applicable.

The goal of the V2 is to ensure that authors are satisfied with the final product of their service and to encourage open communication between parties. Especially for new authors, when I am learning your preference and style. If authors see a consistent editing style that they don't prefer and want exchanged for something else, have a question, or need feedback on an open comment that I left, this is where authors would highlight sections of the manuscript that need additional attention, emailing this back for a V2. 

I work with authors at all manuscript stages, even conceptualization! It all depends on where you are with the manuscript itself. Have a first draft but you are still playing around with the plot? Alpha Reading. Need someone to review topics in a story to make sure it is accurately represented? Sensitivity Reading. Have the story's direction down but it needs to flow? Line Editing. Ready to make sure your grammar is in order? Copy Editing. Want to save money in your line and copy edits? Combined Editing. Need finishing touches before you publish? Proofreading. Want to save money for your entire editing process? Editor's Package.

Sample edits are very important when searching for an editor who is a good fit! The sample edit allows you to see my editing style, often in a combined editing status (line and copy editing), but can also be used as a tool for my personal recommendation of what service best fits the current draft. Sample edits include 2k words and can be emailed to info.englishproperediting@gmail.com. No contract signing or payment required.

Manuscripts are quoted per service, per word. There are flat rate packages with ranges of word count with English Proper, because I believe in only paying for the work that is completed. When looking at a manuscript, especially if you completed a sample edit if you are a first time client, I can recommend the service I think best suites the draft at the current stage. Clients, of course, have the choice with this. For example, I could recommend that a draft needs both line and copy editing, but an author may only want to do a copy edit, which is fine! The only contingency comes with proofreading. If the editing work required actually calls for a copy edit, a proofreading cannot be completed as this would not be accurate work and compensation.

Onboarding is required for all services, whether this is your first project with me or your tenth! The first step is to email me your manuscript at info.englishproperediting@gmail.com. Next, this will be attached to your contract which is sent via DocuSign. All authors must provide their legal name for contract signing, which is kept confidential, of course. After contract signing, if applicable, is your deposit. All payments are completed through PayPal.

Within any business venture, contracts are essential for the safety and protection of all parties. For English Proper, this is to ensure that there is clear understanding with the scope, process, payment, and completion of a project, especially when dealing with unpublished manuscripts. Authors are welcome to request a copy of the contract for review before beginning the onboarding process.

All payments are invoiced through PayPal business. English Proper is dedicated to making professional editing accessible to all authors. There are a variety of payment plans available that are offered and outlined in the contract, from paying the full amount upfront to monthly, interest-free payment plans.

All pricing is listed and communicated in USD. If you have a different currency, your currency must be accepted on PayPal. Conversion rates and additional fees may apply.

No, you can have an unlimited amount of ongoing payment plans with different projects. You do not need to complete one payment plan before starting another with a new project. The only contingency to this is that all invoices must be paid by their deadline.

Contact me via email, website, or Instagram to check for availability! There is no deposit that is required to secure your spot on the schedule. However, if you change your timeline, my ability to complete services will be subject to my availability.