Whether you need an in-depth line edit, a structural overhaul, a simple proofread, or someone to laud the best of your work, Bleeding Pen Editing is here to help you improve your writing!
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Editorial Services
Every Project requires A different Focus.
I offer a variety of editing services and coaching to support you at different stages of your writing. Whether you’re a kid-lit author working on a fun new adventure, an academic working on a journal submission, or an educator developing a new curriculum, my purpose is to help you engage your readers without sanitizing the textures and nuances of your own voice.
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Each package includes at least one manuscript critique focused on needs specific to children’s picture books (e.g., formula, plot, character, tone). I also provide you with an Editorial Report—which highlights specific suggestions and ways for you to improve your writing. You always have the opportunity to discuss your story’s needs in a virtual meeting.
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Each package includes at least one manuscript critique focused on your specific needs. I also provide you with an Editorial Report, which highlights specific queries and suggestions. Depending on your needs, I may also provide you with a Style Sheet—so you know what to do when you add or change any text. Packages can be customized to include multiple revisions.
*Please note: ethical editing of student texts requires your supervisor’s approval.
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Curriculum development is often multi-faceted with overlapping and interlocking elements. Whether you are in the initial stages of developing a curriculum map, need to revise activities for younger (or older) students, or are working to develop materials for teacher training, you’ve come to the right place!
Each package includes a Style Sheet, consultation and coaching to meet grade-level requirements, and optional virtual meetings. Packages can be customized to include multiple iterations.
*Custom packages available upon request.
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Red Pen Praising is a form of editing that highlights only the best in a manuscript. This type of constructive criticism often surprises you—emphasizing elements you previously ignored, or overlooking parts you thought were brilliant.
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This package gives both you and me an idea of what your manuscript needs. It is free of charge.