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Carrie Sargent

Welcome! As a freelance proofreader and copyeditor with sharp attention to detail, I specialize in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax. My scope includes any written content that needs a professional set of eyes, such as blog posts, newsletters, emails, marketing materials, fiction, and nonfiction. Dedicated to delivering high-quality work and providing clients with a clean, accurate final product, I bring a personal touch to your projects, maintaining your voice and style.

Why do I need a proofreader or editor?


Why do I need a proofreader or editor in the age of AI?



Sample passages before and after proofreading and editing

Proofreading vs. Copyediting:

Which do you need?

Wondering why there are two different spellings of copyediting on this page? There are actually three acceptable spellings, including copy editing, depending on your choice of dictionary.

Solutions for all writing

We can collaborate on any written content that needs refining. Blog posts, newsletters, emails, marketing materials, fiction, nonfiction—even Christmas cards!

Proofreading: find and correct typos, double words, grammatical errors, punctuation errors, capitalization errors, misspelled words, formatting issues

Copyediting: maintain mechanical consistency (spelling, capitalization, hyphenation, abbreviation), correlate parts such as footnotes and endnotes, note materials that need permissions to reprint, mark up mistakes

Light editing:

> Correct incorrect grammar, syntax, and usage

> Point out wordy passages

> Ask for clarification about terms that may be confusing

> Query the author about factual inconsistencies

Medium editing:

> Revise infelicities (awkwardness) in grammar, syntax, and usage

> Suggest revisions in wordy passages

> Ask for or supply definitions for terms that may be confusing

> Query the author and use references to verify and possibly correct factual inconsistencies

> Query the author regarding faulty organization and gaps in logic

Heavy editing:

> Correct and revise all infelicities in grammar, syntax, and usage

> Rewrite wordy passages

> Ask for or supply definitions for terms that may be confusing

> Verify and revise any facts that are incorrect

> Query or fix faulty organization and gaps in logic

Any other writing services you may need! Just ask.

Pricing

  • Pricing is customizable. Prices are listed as a guide.
  • Pricing varies by level of editing requested.
  • Prices listed are per page; pages are defined as 250 words.
  • Pricing will be discussed and agreed upon before project begins.
  • Is your project less than a page? Don't feel like counting words? No problem - contact me for a quote.


Proofreading

$3

(per page)


  • Typos
  • Double words
  • Grammatical errors
  • Punctuation errors
  • Capitalization errors
  • Misspelled words
  • Formatting issues

Light

Copyediting

$4

(per page)


  • Correct grammar, syntax, and usage
  • Point out wordy passages
  • Clarify confusing terms
  • Ask about factual inconsistencies

Medium

Copyediting

$5

(per page)


  • Revise grammar, syntax, and usage
  • Suggest revisions in wordy passages
  • Ask for or suggest definitions for confusing terms
  • Ask about and use references to verify/correct factual inconsistencies
  • Ask about faulty organization and gaps in logic

Heavy

Copyediting

$6

(per page)


  • Correct and revise grammar, syntax, and usage
  • Rewrite wordy passages
  • Ask for or supply definitions for confusing terms
  • Verify and revise factual inconsistencies
  • Ask about or fix faulty organization and gaps in logic

Discounts available for proofreading and editing bundles!

Your words have meaning. Let's polish them together.

Contact me today for precision proofreading, personal editing, and professional results.

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