Editing and Proofreading Packages

Whether you’re looking for someone to strengthen and sharpen your writing (line editing), make sure the writing and style are polished and consistent (copyediting), or check for any lingering issues prior to publishing (proofreading), I offer a variety of editing packages to help you with any or all of it.

I specialize in editing fiction, with a special love of science fiction, fantasy, and romance. I also work on nonfiction projects by and for Asian Americans.

***Please note that my minimum project fee is $75.***

Line + copyediting package

Perfect for authors who are looking for a solid foundation for publishing

What you get

  • A marked-up Word document of the manuscript that addresses the following:

    • Grammar, spelling, punctuation

    • Dialogue tags and action beats

    • Point of view and minor head-hopping issues

    • Repetition and overwriting

    • Confusing and awkward phrasing

    • Telling versus showing

    • Standardization of spelling, hyphenation, and capitalization (according to The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition)

    • Minor plot inconsistencies

  • A style sheet that records formatting preferences, story timeline, and a list of characters, places, and terms

  • A comprehensive editorial report that details your writing strengths and growth areas

  • Feedback on writing and representation that may unintentionally harm, stereotype, or exclude

Cost

Starts at 3.2 cents ($0.032) per word USD

Service packages

Copyediting package

Perfect for authors who are confident in their prose and want only the mechanical aspects of writing addressed

What you get

Cost

Starts at 2.2 cents ($0.022) per word USD

Proofreading package

Perfect for authors who have already had their manuscript copyedited and want a final check for errors or typesetting issues

What you get

  • A marked-up Word document or PDF of the manuscript that addresses typos or any remaining errors. If the manuscript has been typeset and laid out in a PDF, I’ll also identify design issues.

  • A style sheet that records formatting preferences, story timeline, and a list of characters, places, and terms—if one wasn’t provided to you by your copyeditor

Cost

Starts at 1.2 cents ($0.012) per word USD

“Crystal was so detail-oriented, professional, and easy to work with. I’m so grateful to have met her and used her service bundle for line editing, copyediting, and sensitivity reading all in one—a rarity in itself. She edited thoroughly, noticing errors that I never noticed, and kept great communication throughout the process. Overall she made me feel so supported and, honestly, soothed throughout the whole process because I knew the project was in great hands.”

Geena Chen, Asian Hustle Network

“Crystal has a natural flair for spotting not only grammatical errors, but also language that is wordy, awkward, or weak. She is able to rein in wordiness, fix spelling errors, and make solid style decisions while also preserving the author’s voice—a skill that helps a good editor stand out from the rest!”

Lourdes Venard, EFA instructor

“Crystal made me feel like my manuscript was in safe hands. She was warm, professional, and extremely competent. She will be my first choice when I look for an editor in the future.”

James Goodman, sci-fi author

“I discovered Crystal thanks to her blog, and she soon became my dream editor. From the moment I contacted her I knew I'd made the right choice because of her professionalism, attentiveness and willingness to listen to my needs as a writer. I know my book is a lot better because I had her as an editor and I hope to work with her on many more projects in the future.”

Johana Gavez, romance author