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“I was impressed by Francesca Varela's editing. She is professional, timely, and skilled. She has a great eye for catching small details that I swear I’d already caught before! Will definitely choose her again if I ever need more editing.”
STEVE DAVALA
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AUTHOR OF THE WAY OF THE FORGOTTEN
The Way of the Forgotten by Steve Davala
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"Francesca was so easy to work with! For a first-time author with a lot of questions and no idea what I was doing, she made the experience seamless and pain-free. Thank you!”
JEANNIN COUNTS
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AUTHOR OF SECRETS AND STARDUST
Secrets and Stardust by Jeannin Counts
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"Working with Francesca Varela on my dark romance novel was fantastic. She was professional, fast, trustworthy, and always willing to help. Communication was easy, and the whole process ran smoothly. Highly recommend!"
SHANEN RICCI
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AUTHOR OF THE KISS OF DEATH
The Kiss of Death by Shanen Ricci
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"Francesca's editing was thorough. I appreciated her comments about places where I could expand the story. I feel like she helped me become a better writer.”
Chris Walters
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AUTHOR OF NO ONE LIKE YOU
No One Like You by Chris Walters
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Whether you’re hoping to submit to a literary agent, a small press, or a self-publishing platform, a copy editor can make sure that your prose is polished and ready to shine! I work with clients to correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors in their manuscripts, and I go above and beyond to provide constructive feedback on writing style, plot/character inconsistencies, word choice, and flow.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
HOW IT WORKS

FREQUENTLY

ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I pay? I accept payment through PayPal. How long will the editing take? Usually around one to two months depending on the length of your work. Which programs do you use to edit? I use Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Which formats do you edit (books, essays, short stories, poetry, etc.)? I specialize in novels, but I’m open to editing short stories, non-fiction manuscripts, and essays as well. My manuscript is longer than 110,000 words. Can I still get a new client discount? Yes! Just let me know and we can discuss a rate that’s appropriate for your word count. How do you set your non-discounted prices? My usual rates are based on standards set by the Editorial Freelancers Association.
Email me at francesca@francescavarela.com to schedule a free 1,000-word sample edit If you decide we’re a good fit, we’ll sign a basic editing contract and agree on a starting date You’ll pay 50% of the total fee upfront and the remaining 50% upon receipt of the edited manuscript
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IS COPY EDITING A GOOD FIT FOR YOU?
Developmental Editing Developmental editors provide you with in-depth feedback on every aspect of your manuscript, from writing style to character development to story arcs. They’ll work with you on details big and small, focusing on the structure and craft of your novel. This is a good fit if you want a thorough, comprehensive critique of your story. Copy Editing Copy editors (like me!) help correct grammar and spelling mistakes, while also offering feedback on writing style. This is a good fit if you’re satisfied with your storyline and character development but want to clean things up before you send your manuscript off for querying or publishing. Proofreading Proofreading is the last editing pass before your novel goes to print. A proofreader looks for the typos, errors, or formatting issues that previous editors might have missed. This is a good fit for self-publishers or small presses who want one last scan before they send their novel out into the world.
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COPY EDITING

TESTIMONIALS

Correction of basic mechanical and grammatical errors Suggestions to improve fluidity at the sentence and paragraph level, such as changes in word choice and sentence structure Review of inconsistencies in tense, point-of-view, or plot elements
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FRANCESCA’S

COPY EDITING RATES

Francesca’s Copy

Editing Service

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With my experience as a communications professional, writing instructor, published author, and Master of Arts graduate, I’ll catch mistakes that others might miss—while offering an outstandingly low price that first-time authors and indie writers can afford. Read more below about my copy editing services, and please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to working with you!
Let’s take your writing to the next level!
Many writers start off with a developmental editor, move on to a copy editor, and polish things off with a proofreader, while others decide that copy editing is all their manuscript needs. My free 1,000-word sample edit can help determine if copy editing is the right fit for you!

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Here’s some more info about the different types of editing:
Editing
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Whether you’re hoping to submit to a literary agent, a small press, or a self- publishing platform, a copy editor can make sure that your prose is polished and ready to shine! I work with clients to correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors in their manuscripts, and I go above and beyond to provide constructive feedback on writing style, character inconsistencies, word choice, and flow. With my experience as a communications professional, writing instructor, published author, and Master of Arts graduate, I’ll catch mistakes that others might miss—while offering an outstandingly low price that first-time authors and indie writers can afford. Read more below about my copy editing services, and please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to working with you!

SPECIAL DISCOUNT

FOR NEW CLIENTS!

"Working with Francesca Varela on my dark romance novel was fantastic. She was professional, fast, trustworthy, and always willing to help. Communication was easy, and the whole process ran smoothly. Highly recommend!"
"Francesca's editing was thorough. I appreciated her comments about places where I could expand the story. I feel like she helped me become a better writer.”
"Francesca was so easy to work with! For a first- time author with a lot of questions and no idea what I was doing, she made the experience seamless and pain-free. Thank you!”

COPY EDITING

TESTIMONIALS

HOW IT WORKS
Email me at francesca@francesca varela.com to schedule a free 1,000-word sample edit If you decide we’re a good fit, we’ll sign a basic editing contract and agree on a starting date You’ll pay 50% of the total fee upfront and the remaining 50% upon receipt of the edited manuscript
How do I pay? I accept payment through PayPal. How long will the editing take? Usually around one to two months depending on the length of your work. Which programs do you use to edit? I use Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Which formats do you edit (books, essays, short stories, poetry, etc.)? I specialize in novels, but I’m open to editing short stories, non-fiction manuscripts, and essays as well. My manuscript is longer than 110,000 words. Can I still get a new client discount? Yes! Just let me know and we can discuss a rate that’s appropriate for your word count. How do you set your non-discounted prices? My usual rates are based on standards set by the Editorial Freelancers Association.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
COPY EDITING RATES
Chris Walters
AUTHOR OF NO ONE LIKE YOU
Shanen Ricci
AUTHOR OF THE KISS OF DEATH
Jeannin Counts
AUTHOR OF SECRETS AND STARDUST
No One Like You by Chris Walters Secrets and Stardust by Jeannin Counts The Kiss of Death by Shanen Ricci
“I was impressed by Francesca Varela's editing. She is professional, timely, and skilled. She has a great eye for catching small details that I swear I’d already caught before! Will definitely choose her again if I ever need more editing.”
Steve Davala
AUTHOR OF THE WAY OF THE FORGOTTEN
The Way of the Forgotten by Steve Davala
Let’s take your writing to the next level!
My name is Francesca Varela, and I’m a writer and copy editor based in the Portland, Oregon area. Utilizing over a decade of experience in the writing industry, I work with clients to polish their manuscripts by providing feedback on word choice, writing style, mechanical errors, and more. I’m an active member of Portland’s writing community, and I love supporting my fellow writers. I work with clients across the country, including self-published novelists and those published by traditional presses. I’m currently accepting new clients, and I’m open to all genres of fiction and non-fiction. Check out my special introductory offer below!

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WHAT’S INCLUDED
Correction of basic mechanical and grammatical errors Suggestions to improve fluidity at the sentence and paragraph level, such as changes in word choice and sentence structure Review of inconsistencies in tense, point-of-view, or plot elements

IS COPY EDITING A

GOOD FIT FOR YOU?

Developmental Editing Developmental editors provide you with in-depth feedback on every aspect of your manuscript, from writing style to character development to story arcs. They’ll work with you on details big and small, focusing on the structure and craft of your novel. This is a good fit if you want a thorough, comprehensive critique of your story.
Proofreading Proofreading is the last editing pass before your novel goes to print. A proofreader looks for the typos, errors, or formatting issues that previous editors might have missed. This is a good fit for self-publishers or small presses who want one last scan before they send their novel out into the world.
Copy Editing Copy editors (like me!) help correct grammar and spelling mistakes, while also offering feedback on writing style. This is a good fit if you’re satisfied with your storyline and character development but want to clean things up before you send your manuscript off for querying or publishing.
FICTION
NON- FICTION
1.2¢ per word
per word
Novels Novellas Short stories
Books Creative essays Academic essays
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Many writers start off with a developmental editor, move on to a copy editor, and polish things off with a proofreader, while others decide that copy editing is all their manuscript needs. My free 1,000-word sample edit can help determine if copy editing is the right fit for you! Here’s some more info about the different types of editing:
$300
Manuscripts up to 60,000 words
$350
Manuscripts up to 90,000 words
$375
Manuscripts up to 110,000 words
per manuscript
per manuscript
per manuscript
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