HOW TO GET STARTED

Print my Project Info Sheet from your browser and review page 2 to decide which editing level of service meets your needs the best. You'll also find the rates for the various levels of service here. Note that this is an Adobe pdf document. If you aren't sure which level of service to choose, the data you give me on the Project Info Sheet will help me recommend the most appropriate service for you.

Complete the Project Info Sheet and fax or e-mail it. If you do not have an Adobe Acrobat Reader you can get one for free here. As an alternative you can e-mail me to ask for an Info Sheet in a Word document that you can fill out and e-mail back.

Once I review your Info Sheet, I'll email you back. If your book is one which aligns with my experience and interests, I'll ask you to send your manuscript. Please see Manuscript Logistics below for specific choices and instructions for sending it.

When I have both your Project Info Sheet and manuscript, I will prepare your free initial consultation and quote. Please be sure to include the actual word count of your manuscript so I can give you an accurate quote. I will send you the consultation and quote in most cases within a week of receipt. After you receive them, please feel free to contact me to discuss them.

When you are ready to proceed with editing, send at least half of your quoted fee. I will then put your project on my schedule.

• Payment Methods: Check, cashier's check, money order, PayPal e-mail funds, major credit card via PayPal.
• If you want to use PayPal (cash or credit card), let me know and I will send you a Payment Request by e-mail, containing instructions and a link for sending your payment. The Payment Request will serve as your invoice. PayPal payments will have the PayPal service charge (approx. 3%) added to the price.

MANUSCRIPT LOGISTICS

The internet now permits speedy exchange of documents via e-mail attachments, and this is the means I use most often. I no longer edit on hardcopy (printed) manuscripts.

Manuscript Preparation:

Please double-space your manuscript, leave no extra space between paragraphs, and indent the first line of each paragraph at least a half inch. The margins should be one inch all around. Use Times New Roman or Courier font. Please make sure to provide your manuscript word count on the Project Info Sheet.

Sending Manuscript Via E-Mail Attachment (or disk):

Your manuscript file must be in Microsoft Word (for PC). If you work on a Mac, please convert your manuscript to RTF or plain text prior to sending, which should enable me to edit it.

You may mail a computer disk containing your manuscript if you can't e-mail it.

Please scan your manuscript computer file (or your floppy disk) for viruses before sending it to me.