Description
Creating a new manuscript or parts of a manuscript on the basis of content and research supplied by Author. Does not include research or writing original material unless otherwise specified.
Rewriting may:
- Trim words, phrases, or sentences that are extraneous and do not contribute to the story;
- Establish a good rhythm by rearranging passages and suggesting new passages;
- Tighten dialogue, point out inconsistencies, tonal shifts, and unnatural phrasing;
- Suggest changes to the prose when the momentum of the narrative is disrupted;
- Add words or phrases that clarify or enhance your meaning.
An editor may draw your attention to:
- Words or sentences that are extraneous or overused;
- Run-on sentences;
- Redundancies from repeating the same information in different ways;
- Dialogue or paragraphs that can be tightened;
- Scenes where the action is confusing or the author’s meaning is unclear due to bad transitions;
- Tonal shifts and unnatural phrasing;
- Passages that don’t read well due to bland language use;
- Confusing narrative digressions;
- Changes that can be made to improve the pacing of a passage;
- Words or phrases that may clarify or enhance your meaning.
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