Voss Editing
Frequently Asked Questions
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Voss Editing is an Australian-based business offering proofreading and editing services locally and overseas.
Below are a number of frequently asked questions about editing.
How much does editing cost?
The price of editing varies and is calculated on time expended (charged at $40/hour) rather than word count. This is because the standard of writing makes a big difference. A 10,000-word manuscript with frequent spelling, punctuation and grammar issues takes longer to edit than a 10,000-word manuscript that’s been checked by the author first and had basic errors resolved. I need to see your document prior to providing a quote. I’ll perform a sample edit to gauge the time required and ensure you’re happy with the level of edit.
What format should my manuscript by submitted in?
All submissions should be Microsoft Word documents, preferably in 12-point, Times New Roman font because I use Track Changes to communicate corrections and advice. It’s also helpful to make sure your paragraphs are indented (except the opening paragraph or those after a chapter or section break) and your pages are numbered.
What’s the difference between copyediting and proofreading?
Copyediting involves checking a document for clarity, consistency, coherency and correctness. It’s what most people typically think of editors doing.
Proofreading is performed after your manuscript has been typeset into a design file (often printed into a hard copy proof) that reflects the final product. This stage ensures no errors were missed by the copyeditor or introduced by the designer. It also includes additional tasks such as ensuring the title page contains the necessary information, checking that captions refer to the correct images and examining the consistency of margins, spacing, font usage, running heads/feet and folios.
What service do I choose?
If you’re unsure about what service and level of edit you require, contact me, and we’ll discuss your writing and goals to determine what will work best for you. Proofreading is only required after you have a proof (or mock-up) of your final book design.
What our clients say
Liss’s help was instrumental in the success of getting my first novel published. She has a knack for understanding the vision behind your story and her suggestions help elevate the writing without changing your voice. Ten out of ten I would recommend her services.
Liss has a great eye for detail and really helped bring my work to the next level. Her fast communication, turnaround, and willingness to answer questions made her a delight to work with. I’m happy to say my work turned into something I was very proud of thanks to all her help. I didn’t even know how polished it could be until she worked on it with me and got it publish-ready. Highly recommend her as an editor.
Working with Liss at Voss Editing has been one of the most impactful things I’ve done to move my writing forward. Her suggestions are respectful, insightful and detailed. Not only does Liss give exceptional notes, the reasons behind those notes are explained, educating the author and ultimately cutting down on the number of drafts. No matter your writing goals, I highly recommend her services.
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