Editing Services

"You might not write well every day, but you can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page."
Jodi Picoult

EDITING: Fit for purpose

ReConsider has three editing services for you to choose from; however, they are only templates for what can be done. Pricing suggested on the plans provides an estimate. Final pricing is given after the contact form  and a sample of your writing is sent to me, then I will suggest which plan and pricing. 

 

ReConsider insures your document is fit for purpose. Copyediting is the first step. I edit based on what is agreed to. Focus is placed on clarifying the intended meaning and cleaning up any grammatical errors.

 

ReConsider provides revision suggestions for you to consider. In this way we work in tandem as partners. When you feel your document is finished and clearly states your goal, you may decide to have it proofread as the last step before submission.

 

ReConsider’s specialty is working one-on-one with you. The editing process is a dialogue between you and me. If you have questions on suggested revisions, let me know and I will review them and provide further explanation.

 

I look forward to helping you!

Three editing services to fit your needs:

A. Fine tuning: Copyediting ensure the text has a consistent style and tone, and clearly conveys your message. This service helps prepare and polish a document that is in progress.

Reference/ citation checks: This is an additional service you can inquire about.

B. Finishing touches: Proofreading involves a ‘final check’ for typos, spelling and grammatical errors before an article, document, or dissertation is sent to a publisher.

C. To & Fro (Comprehensive): Includes A & B, plus the option to ‘fine tune’ multiple times. This service is suggested if you feel unsure about your writing and need more assistance with word choices, organization, and clarity. If English is your second language this is a good option.

Storage of work/ privacy / data protection:

I will keep your files for as long as necessary. Files and documents will be deleting upon final payment.

All client work is kept on an external drive. No work is passed on to a third party. 

For Danish Tax System (SKAT) I need your name, address, and email for the invoice. If your organization/company is to pay, I need the address of their accounts department. This is the only ‘personal’ information I require. A copy of the invoice has to be kept for 5 years regarding Danish Tax legislation. 

The client will pay the agreed fee and will receive work per the agreed timeframe unless:

Upon receipt of the document file or at an early stage, it becomes clear that significantly more work is required than anticipated, I can renegotiate the fee and/or the deadline.

Ultimately, I can choose not to proceed with the project.

Additionally, if I have blocked out a specific timeframe for your project (based on the information from the client), and it is cancelled or delayed, I reserve the right to charge for the time/project.

Liability / Responsibility:

For any work on a thesis’ or dissertation I require a written letter from your supervisor stating the university allows you to use services of a professional proof-reader.  Some universities prohibit or have guidelines related to what a proof-reader can do. A breach of such agreements can result in serious consequences for YOU. Please send me any specifics guidelines before I start the work.

The final grade you are awarded is not within my control. I cannot be held legally responsible for you receiving a lower mark than you expected based on the material I proofread.

If I, and you as the client, have blocked out a specific timeframe for your project and it is cancelled or delayed, I reserve the right to charge for the time/project.

What does editing service cover for students submitting work to be assessed:

  1. Checking and correcting misspellings and punctuation using track changes in Word.
  2. Ensure the grammar and syntax of the document, including any footnotes, endnotes, or appendices). This includes rewording parts of a. sentence to clarify your English (British or US spellings/ punctuation).
  3. Track change comments where your ideas are unclear. Comments provide you with information that you can decide to act on. As the author, you are the expert. Comments may also suggest alternatives to incorrect word choices and redundancies.
  4. Ensures consistency of spelling, punctuation, capitalization and other aspects of style. I also ensure consistency of formatting and that any numbering systems, i.e., chapters, sections, table, figures are sequential and correct; however, I will not create these elements- only correct your errors.

If needed, I will suggest reorganization of sentence or paragraph structure for clarity.

  1. Highlight inconsistencies in subject to verb agreement, article usage, and prepositions.
  2. If your university permits, correcting spelling errors in references and highlighting inconsistencies in reference style ( Harvard, APA, etc.), but I do not cross-check the details with external sources, nor verify that all the correct information is there.  I will not implement any style if it hasn’t already been done by you. Cross-referencing between text and end list is an optional cost.

Payment: unless otherwise agreed in writing, all fees are payable in Euros by bank transfer within 30 days of invoice. 

If payment is not received in due time, interest will be added at the rate of 10% for each month. For large documents, payment agreements can be made for multiple payments (beginning, middle, end).

Undergraduate thesis’ can receive 25 % discount, after verification of enrolment.