In rock climbing, to redpoint a route means to get to the top without falling or resting. In editing, my goal is to get you to your publishing goals without mistakes! Read below to see what I offer.
You've put in the blood, sweat, and tears for months. Now, let me give you that final assurance that your work is ready to be published!
You want to submit to an agent, but you're not 100% sure your manuscript and query letter are ready.
You want to self-publish, but you don't want typos, tense changes, or POV changes to ruin the reader's experience.
You've polished your manuscript as much as you can, but you just want another set of eyes to relieve your nerves.
You're working on an article, thesis, or dissertation and want to make sure you've got it ready to go for your advisor.
As a traditionally published and self-published author, I've been there. I know the nerves that come with sending off a submission packet and clicking publish. You're not alone!
Through Redpoint Editing, you've got a friend in your corner fighting for you! Through proofreading, line editing, a partial critique or a query critique, you'll have a set of eyes from someone who's been in the business and believes there's room for all authors to succeed, no matter their dream route.
Fill out the form to let me know some information about your project and what type of editing you're looking for.
Go over my email and get a sample edit to make sure we work well together. Then approve and send a down payment.
Relax! Binge some Netflix, read a book, or do something equally relaxing while I do my best to deliver the very best version of your book.
Full manuscript editing and book formatting require a 50% deposit to hold your spot. The other 50% will be due prior to receiving your edited or formatted document.
Query letter critiques and partial manuscript critiques must be paid in advance to hold your spot.
Payment can be made through PayPal (with a 3.5% upcharge for PayPal charges), Zelle, or Venmo.
I do not use AI (other than grammar/spelling checks in Microsoft Word). I will not put your writing into ChatGPT or any other online AI tool.
I will not share your manuscript/query with anyone. Your work is strictly for me alone.
If a job needs to be terminated by me, you will pay up to the amount of work I've completed up to the date of termination. I will repay any overage based on when the termination happens. If you need to terminate a job, you'll pay me up to the work done when the termination happens.
Editing is subjective. I can't make an guarantee about the salability of your manuscript or your view of the usability of my feedback. I have been editing for over twenty years and approach each project with my knowledge and thoughtfulness, though, and hope you will find value in my work.
I live in the world of words. As a traditionally published author and a self-published author, I know the expectations of finely crafted work. As an English teacher for 17 years and an academic editor for four, I know how to deliver editing notes that will excite you rather than fill you with dread. I love helping writers polish their work, and I look forward to adding you to my list of successes!
My editing calendar fills up quickly, and editing is based on a first-come, first-served basis. Please fill out the form below and I'll get back to you promptly to start the ball rolling and get your spot reserved!