Editing

Writing is a process of revision. In fact, I don't usually do two or three drafts of my work; I probably do five or six before I'm satisfied. I hope, one day, to be so good that I never have to revise, but I haven't gotten there yet. If your work needs polishing and you don't have the patience to work it over and over, or if you just think it needs work, but you're not sure exactly what's wrong, I'll be happy to shine it up for you, or let you know where the problems lie. I do a very detailed analysis of screenplays which can help you to restructure and reorganize your work if necessary, or just help you cut out the ore surrounding the gold. I can't really show samples of editing, so instead I've included a game. See if you can find the mistakes in these sentences. If you can't find the errors, you need an editor. In fact, even if you can find the errors, you probably need an editor.

1.  To who are you speaking?

2.  Supplying adequate documentation is vital for verifying items, 
    therefore, be sure to keep copies of all your sources.

3.  Changes to the copy must be made according to these 
    individual's recommendations.

4.  The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) through June 30, 1996, 
    is 7.5 percent.

5.  Don't worry about Mark's safety, baseball is a game he plays 
    very well.
      
6.  The First National Bank of Boston is proud of it's 200 years 
    of service.

7.  The effects of the ruling was apparent to everyone.

8.  Dashing madly for the 10:30 a.m. meeting, Leslie's clipboard 
    and papers fell out of her arms and scattered.

9.  Your responsibilities as a writer are to write, research and 
    proofreading.

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Screenplays - Books - Speeches - Stories
Writing for Television - Articles - Advertising
Editing - Resume of Creative Work

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