Quirky Pen Editing

Your story matters.

I'm here to help you tell yours.With certificates in copyediting from UCSD and Poynter, I've been trained in copyediting fiction and maintaining a professional relationship with clients.

Testimonials

"Andrea is a word-chopping genius! With her help, I was able to cut almost 5,000 words off my manuscript!"
-Megs M.

Services and Pricing

Current Services Offered (see below for examples):

  • Proofreading: Includes punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and basic grammar. $0.002/word

  • Copyediting: Includes everything included in proofreading, plus more advanced grammar and checking for inconsistencies, all while maintaining your voice. $0.004/word

  • Word Count Reduction: Suggestions of areas to remove to bring word count down and tighten your writing without sacrificing the best parts of your story. $0.003/word

* Payment plans available. I also reserve a few slots for authors with financial hardship. Contact me for more information. *

I never use AI to proofread or edit.

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How Does It Work?

Step 1: Contact me with information about your manuscript and whether you need editing or proofreading. I'm also happy to answer questions. I'll get back to you within a business day.Step 2: I'll do a free sample edit of about 1,000 words of your manuscript so you can get a feel for my editing style. I won't ever make changes directly to your text; I use Track Changes in Word or Suggested Edits in Google Docs. You'll have the power to accept or reject any changes I suggest.Step 3: If you want to proceed after the sample edit, I'll send you a contract and an invoice for 10% of the cost of your project. After you've returned those to me, send me your manuscript, and I'll get to work!Step 4: You'll receive a marked-up (with Track Changes or Suggested Edits) copy of your manuscript, a style sheet documenting the editing choices I made, and an invoice for the remaining 90% of the cost of your project.

About Me

Hey! I'm Andrea. I'm a neurodivergent editor and writer. I love helping people polish their writing! I'm working on a Certificate in Copyediting from the University of California, San Diego, which consists of six editing courses.I enjoy reading and editing all genres, but my favorites are every kind of speculative fiction: fantasy, science fiction, horror, magical realism, and dystopia, in any possible combination. The weirder, the better!

Contact

Thanks for your interest in Quirky Pen Editing! Please contact me via the form below and include any information that might be helpful, like your manuscript's genre and word count, along with any questions you may have. I'll respond within one business day.