Content editing is also known as structural or developmental editing. Content editors ensure a manuscript has a strong foundation, seek to repair any cracks, and provide feedback on the structure of a manuscript. Some examples are chapter order, syntax, imagery, placement of paragraphs in chapters, and character arcs to polish and refine the talent authors bring to the table.

Think of copyediting as a ‘surface-level’ edit. A copyeditor is essentially a home stager who elevates the appearance of an already marketable, ready-to-sell home! This includes fact-checking and proofreading for grammatical consistency, ensuring precise and consistent plots, and providing feedback on style.

A manuscript evaluator provides authors an opportunity for their manuscript to be weighed by an experienced reader. While critique groups with fellow writers can be helpful, authors often receive subjective commentary rather than objective 'big picture' feedback to assess the quality of their manuscript. A manuscript evaluator provides objective advice on literary merit and helpful tips to assist the author.

Rest assured, all projects at ‘Editing with Joy’ include providing a sample edit to clients. Not all editors are suited to all projects and vice versa.