Lucy Edits
A few people have asked about this lately, so here it is: yes, I edit (but not in secret, as the wording of this post may suggest!). I've been editing for my "day job" for a long time now--nearly four years. So:
If you're looking for an editor for your novel or manuscript...I edit fiction (all subgenres of romance, erotica, young adult, new adult and women's fiction) and non-fiction (guide books, mostly). I approach every manuscript with an open mind, a lot of respect, and a little humour. (If you've ever tried to finish writing a book before, you'll know that humour is required).
I hold a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature. Back in early 2011, I was in the first batch of interns at Entangled Publishing, where I went on to pass their editing test. Then I moved to Etopia Press to become an acquisitions editor. Eventually, I became a managing editor, and made the decision to go freelance when it made sense for my writing/editing life balance. It's still making sense, which makes me a lucky girl indeed.
I'm a very capable copy editor (US and UK English) and an insightful, meticulous content editor. Clients tend to come back to me because I respect their voices and add value. I work with authors who want to self-publish and authors who want to polish their manuscripts for traditional publishing; I've been on both sides, so I have an informed vantage point within the industry.
RatesI charge $0.006 per word for a full content and copy edit, or $0.005 per word if you'd prefer just a copy edit (which includes line editing. They go hand in hand, in my opinion). All payments go through PayPal with 50% upfront.
Each edit includes as many "passes" of the manuscript as the author requests (and while every manuscript is different, this averages out at around three passes). Between passes, I always make myself available via email if the author wants to bounce around ideas. I like to see the MS one last time to proofread if there's room on the schedule. When the author is happy, I'm happy. At this point, GIFs are sometimes exchanged.
Schedule and BookingMy schedule is very up and down; sometimes I'll have time for a late notice booking and sometimes I won't. It's worth booking in early if you can, but it's also worth asking if you're on a tight deadline, too.
ContactIf you'd like to make an inquiry, or perhaps you'd like to see some references or a sample edit letter, you'll find me at lucyvmorgan@gmail.com.
If you're looking for an editor for your novel or manuscript...I edit fiction (all subgenres of romance, erotica, young adult, new adult and women's fiction) and non-fiction (guide books, mostly). I approach every manuscript with an open mind, a lot of respect, and a little humour. (If you've ever tried to finish writing a book before, you'll know that humour is required).
I hold a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature. Back in early 2011, I was in the first batch of interns at Entangled Publishing, where I went on to pass their editing test. Then I moved to Etopia Press to become an acquisitions editor. Eventually, I became a managing editor, and made the decision to go freelance when it made sense for my writing/editing life balance. It's still making sense, which makes me a lucky girl indeed.
I'm a very capable copy editor (US and UK English) and an insightful, meticulous content editor. Clients tend to come back to me because I respect their voices and add value. I work with authors who want to self-publish and authors who want to polish their manuscripts for traditional publishing; I've been on both sides, so I have an informed vantage point within the industry.
RatesI charge $0.006 per word for a full content and copy edit, or $0.005 per word if you'd prefer just a copy edit (which includes line editing. They go hand in hand, in my opinion). All payments go through PayPal with 50% upfront.
Each edit includes as many "passes" of the manuscript as the author requests (and while every manuscript is different, this averages out at around three passes). Between passes, I always make myself available via email if the author wants to bounce around ideas. I like to see the MS one last time to proofread if there's room on the schedule. When the author is happy, I'm happy. At this point, GIFs are sometimes exchanged.
Schedule and BookingMy schedule is very up and down; sometimes I'll have time for a late notice booking and sometimes I won't. It's worth booking in early if you can, but it's also worth asking if you're on a tight deadline, too.
ContactIf you'd like to make an inquiry, or perhaps you'd like to see some references or a sample edit letter, you'll find me at lucyvmorgan@gmail.com.
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