The services offered by Eretes Bloom Manuscript Editing and Proofreading are conducted as a process of harmonizing form and content according to the unique needs of each author.

Manuscript Overview

The work is examined as a whole and analyzed according to its strengths and weaknesses. The editor offers general comments and suggestions aimed at improvement according to the goals of the author. A phone consultation is included.

Developmental Editing

The editor acts as a mentor/consultant to provide consistently professional support in the development of plot, characters, historical research, language, and more.

Line Editing

A detailed range of options for reconciliation of sentence and paragraph structures, vocabulary and cumulative meaning is provided by the editor. Heavy, medium and light line editing is done as required to standard English and the instructions of the author.

Proofreading

Detailed attention is given to punctuation, syntax, spelling and “polish.” Proofreading is usually the last step in the editing process for a manuscript prior to submission for publication and includes a scan of the final product as a cohesive unit.

Academic Editing

Eretes Bloom offers expert attention for APA and MLA scholarly articles, theses and dissertations in the arts and sciences. The writing requirements of department handbooks and professional journal publication guidelines are applied to the document. Formal (as opposed to conversational) written English standards apply.

Contract Curriculum Materials

Dr. Drake-Boyt writes and edits materials intended as educational units for literature, cultural history, performing and fine arts. These consist of study guides and online curriculum content with corresponding exams (grades 9 through university undergraduate studies).

FEES

  • General editing services are charged by the hour because the writing skills of authors vary widely.
  • A small initial startup fee is required before commencement of work.
  • Editing tasks are accepted on a first come/first served basis (please indicate if there is a deadline involved).
  • Payment is expected upon satisfactory completion of the edit.
  • Late payment will incur additional charges assessed on an individual basis.
  • Contact Eretes Bloom directly for quotes of current fees, estimates, student discounts, and updates of payment policies.