Ivey Editing Services

An Editorial Critique, like a developmental edit, addresses the structure and organization of your project. But instead of making direct edits, an editor will compile comments in a document called an Editorial Letter.

This letter will address both your strengths and weaknesses, giving you a boost to jump back into your second round of revisions.

Because this approach is less involved than a developmental edit, it is usually a more affordable option!

If you’re stuck on a draft but don’t want a full developmental edit, an Editorial Critique may give you the insight you need to get moving again.

You can read more about this service and others at IveyEditing.com!

With the help of an editor and proofreader, you can navigate every twist and turn of your writing journey with confidence!

What point are you at in your journey?

(Also, is anyone else like me and a sucker for quest plotlines? That may or may not have been the inspiration behind today's graphic. I love a good adventure!)

Types of comments I might make:

1. In-Text Changes: these will be made directly in the document through Track Changes (Word), Suggestions (Google Docs) or Comments/Highlights (Adobe). These types of changes address missing commas, misspelled words, etc.

2. Queries: these will show up as comments on the side of your text. If I’m unsure of your meaning or simply want to make a suggestion, I will leave comments and questions here.

3. Structural Changes: while using the track changes feature, I may rearrange different sections so that they flow more naturally.

Working with a proofreader and editor is like having a conversation. In the margins of your text, you’ll find corrections, comments, and queries that you can respond to and use for your next round of revisions. Of course, if you don’t like any changes, you can always revert back to the original.

With my editing style, I also like to point out areas where you excelled. As your editor, I give you a glimpse of what your message is like through the eyes of your readers!

What these words are:
1. adjective/noun/verb
2. noun
3. verb
etc.

What these words are not:
1. A coherent sentence

While spell-checking software has its uses, it can sometimes miss out on the context that makes even a technically correct word the wrong choice for your message.

A proofreader can comb through your text and point out these issues to help your words make sense (and maybe even cents! 😉)