The Services
Every person has a story to tell. We're here to help you tell it well.
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At Brave New Words Editing, we offer a range of services designed just for you. (Yes, YOU!) We are committed to delivering high-quality content that aligns your brand. Explore our options and see how we can elevate your work.
Fiction Beta Reading
Get an honest, in-depth evaluation of your story before it hits the shelves. I'll provide constructive feedback on pros, cons, and the overall reader experience so you can refine your manuscript with confidence.
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PRICE: PER PAGE RATE​​
Digital Content Creation
Struggling to find the right words to showcase the best of your brand? Choose from a variety of our content options to better connect with your audience across platforms and elevate your online presence.
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PRICE: HOURLY RATE
Fiction Copy Editing
Make every sentence of your narrative shine. I'll refine your prose for clarity, flow, grammar, and style while preserving your unique voice, ensuring your short story, novella, or novel is polished and professional.
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PRICE: PER PAGE RATE​
Digital Content Editing
Whether you need a light proofread to catch small errors or a full content overhaul for clarity, structure, and SEO, we tailor our editing to your needs. We transform your existing copy so you make the strongest impact.
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PRICE: HOURLY RATE
The Focus
For Fiction
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Character Development: create well-rounded characters whose emotional growth and struggles make their journey compelling
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Chemistry: ensure the romantic chemistry between the leads feels authentic so readers remain invested in their relationship
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Tone & Voice: make consistent choices to capture the essence of the characters and the intended atmosphere
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Dialogue: refine dialogue to ensure it stays true to each character and reads naturally
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Pacing: balance emotional highs and lows to build tension in a way that keeps readers hooked until the end
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Conflict & Resolution: develop meaningful internal and external conflicts that lead up to well-earned, satisfying conclusions
For Digital Content
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Web Copy: craft clear, compelling website content for main pages and landing pages that engages visitors and drives action
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Blogs: develop keyword-rich, on-brand articles that provide value and showcase industry expertise
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Social Media: write captions and pair with viable hashtags across social platforms to boost brand awareness
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Press Releases: create professional announcements that capture media attention
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Email Copy: composing email campaigns, newsletters, and promotional content to encourage conversions
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SEO Updates: enhance present content with strategic keywords, formatting, and readability improvements to boost visibility
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What industries do you write and edit for?I have worked with a diverse range of industries, including but not limited to: -an afternoon tea shop -an adaptive fitness nonprofit -a musician / author -a digital marketing firm -a custom home builder -a managed IT services company -a corporate card-making business -an oral surgeon -a commercial real estate broker -a residential roofer Because I'm here to help craft content that supports your goals, I'm open to writing and editing for any field.
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Do you offer ongoing services or one-time projects?I offer both, depending on your needs! Ongoing services may include weekly blog posts, monthly newsletters, and regular social media creation. One-time projects could be a single website copy refresh or a content strategy consultation. That said, keep in mind that I'm a one-woman machine. I take on a limited number of long-term clients to ensure I give each project the attention it deserves. If you're interested in ongoing work, let's chat to see if we're the right fit!
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What should I expect from online meetings?In our meetings, you can expect focused, productive sessions to discuss your project in detail, receive feedback, and clarify anything you need as we work together to move your content forward. These video chats will be held via Zoom or Google Meet, and last either 30 minutes or 1 hour. For ongoing clients, we can schedule meetings every two weeks to ensure we're making steady progress. I will also be available for email conversations between meetings to address any questions or updates you may have.
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What's the difference between beta reading and editing?Beta reading focuses on big-picture feedback, taking on the role of the average reader. We'll focus on story structure, character arcs, and simply what is and isn't working. Editing, on the other hand, is a more detailed process. For development editing, we'll dig deeper into the points that a beta reader would bring up, from a professional lens. For copy editing, we'll get into the nitty gritty technical aspects of your vocabulary and grammar to clean things up.
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Do you work with all fiction genres?Romance is my sweet spot, having worked with a wide variety of subgenres, such as contemporary, historical, dark, and paranormal. I'm also comfortable with clean and not-so-clean romance stories. However, if you have a project outside of the romance genre, whether it's mystery, thriller, or fantasy, I would love the opportunity to make your writing the best it can be. I'm also experienced in working with children's books and middle grade novels, so age range is but a number!
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How long does the editing process take?The timeline of an editing project depends on its length and complexity. But as a general rule of thumb, a short story will have a faster turnaround than a full-length novel. Similarly, beta reads will be quicker than a copy edit for a full-length novel. I always strive to deliver high-quality work within a reasonable timeframe while ensuring your story gets the attention it deserves. Typically, I would say to budget one to two weeks upon my receival of the manuscript. If you have a specific deadline in mind, let me know and we can work together to find the best solution.