Charlene J Moore
Don't just write. Ensorcell.
Science fiction. Fantasy. Horror. The Gothic. Whatever your genre of strange, you'll want an editor with a mind to match. One who will meet you where you are—be that the plains of an alien desert, the benches of a sixth-century mead hall, or the phantasmic passages of the mind itself.
You've let your imagination run wild. Don't rein it in now. Refine it. Don't just write. Ensorcell.
Who am I?
Qualifications
M.A. in English Language & Literature from New York University
B.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts Lowell
Copy Editing Certificate from UC San Diego
6 years of editing experience
Member of The Editorial Freelancer's Association. "A pioneer in organizing freelancers into a network for mutual support and advancement, the EFA is now recognized throughout the publishing industry as the source for professional editorial assistance." As a member of the EFA, I am committed to constantly learning and developing my editorial skills through courses, workshops, conferences, and other growth opportunities.
Develop, Copy, Proof
Types of Editing
Manuscript Assessment
Think of this as a light developmental edit. If your manuscript has seen little or no editing and you want general feedback about its form, structure, content, style, industry potential, genre position, this is the step for you. You will receive an Editorial Letter with 15-20 pages of in-depth comments, which will highlight your manuscript's strengths and areas of improvement.
Developmental Edit
This is “big-picture” editing. It takes place before the line and/or copy edit and looks at the overall structure of your story, chapter, or novel to ensure that it is coherent and poignant. It covers issues like plot holes, underdeveloped characters, and ineffective narrative pacing.
A developmental editor doesn’t typically make direct changes to a manuscript but provides guidance and suggestions for the author to implement in a future draft. A developmental edit is a much more in-depth review of your manuscript than a manuscript assessment and involves ongoing collaboration between author and editor.
Line and Copy Edit
Line editing generally takes place after developmental editing. It involves reading for stylistic elements like word choice, tone, pacing, voice, purple prose, repetitiveness, and awkwardness.
Copy editing is not the same as line editing, although you will often hear the terms used interchangeably. Copy editing focuses on technical errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, fact-checking, and formatting. All of my line edits include a copy edit.
Proofread
Proofreading takes place last in a manuscript’s lifetime. It involves reviewing (or “proofing”) a manuscript for final mistakes, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation. It can also involve formatting a manuscript for publication. If your manuscript has already been through a developmental edit and a line edit, as well as beta read-throughs, this is the step for you.
FAQ
What are your rates?
Below are the average costs of each service I offer. Please note that rates may not be the same for every manuscript.
Manuscript Assessment: $0.004 / word
Developmental Edit: $0.015 / word
Line and Copy Edit: $0.01 / word
Proof: $0.006 / word
See packages for more details.
EFA Editorial Rates Chart
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Please email me for a quote.
Do you offer sample edits?
Yes, I offer sample line and copy edits (not developmental). My sample edits are approximately 1,000 words.
Will you work with me on a long-term project?
Yes! I love working with authors on long-term projects.
Please email me with general information about your project (genre, word count, state of completion), and we can work together to come up with a rate and payment plan that makes sense for you.
Have you worked with new authors?
Yes, I have had the pleasure of working with many new authors.
