Editor of All Kinds of Fiction

Tutin Editing

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01
Confirmation

We have a chat via email, Discord, or WhatsApp, trading samples if necessary, for as long as you need before making any commitments to ensure we are compatible.

02
Contract

If in agreement, we must both sign a contract, which outlines clauses such as price (termination, refunds), schedule, confidentiality, copyright, and my position against the use of artificial intelligence.

03
Credit

Once signed, I will send the invoice. My standard is usually two or four payments, depending on the service. This may also vary if there are other factors, such as booking in advance, payment plans, or having a budget.

04
Commencement

Work commences once the deposit is paid. This may be a single deposit or multiple, determined by what was agreed during the Credit step.

05
Completion

Excerpts of the initial edit documents will be provided first as proof of work. Following the receipt of final payment, you will receive the full versions. If applicable, we will then move onto the additional pass.

06
Correspondence

Once all passes are done, we can continue correspondence to discuss my feedback until you are satisfied your needs have been met.

What Genres Do You Edit?

Any kinds. In particular, fantasy, science fiction, horror, historical, thriller, crime, mystery, romance, erotica, and their respective subgenres.There are a handful of genres that personally do not work for me, including military or hard science fiction, literary fiction, and children’s fiction.

What type of editing do I need?

While there may be some overlap with the elements each service focuses on, it mainly depends on the scale.Developmental editing and manuscript assessments zoom out to examine the content and structure, which should be done after you have completed your own edits.Line and copy editing comes after, narrowing the lens to the concentrate on the finer details once the bigger issues have been addressed.

Do you offer samples?

I provide free sample edits for line editing, copy editing, or proofreading of the first 500–1,000 words, depending on the total length. For works over 2,500 words, these samples are deducted from the overall cost, relevant to the rate per word of the service.I provide brief notes on the first few chapters for developmental editing or manuscript assessment. These chapters are not deducted from the overall cost.

How long will the editing take?

Turnaround times can vary from two weeks to two months. It all depends on word count, service, and if you have a deadline.

What file format do you use?

Preferably Word (.doc/.docx) for all services. Other formats such as PDF or ePUB are fine for reading purposes or proofreading for formatting issues.

Do you do video or voice calls?

Not at this time. My preference is written communication via email, Discord, or WhatsApp.

What’s your position on AI?

I will not edit anything that has been created with or processed through generative AI, such as ChatGPT or other LLMs (Large Language Models). Similarly, I will not use them on your work in any way.I'm fine with assistive tools and software such as PerfectIt, Harper, Word, and others that do not use generative AI in any way.Personally, I will only use Word and PerfectIt on your manuscript as an aid, not a replacement, to check and record consistency, spelling, and grammar.

What style guides and/or dictionaries do you use?

For fiction, The Chicago Manual of Style is usually the standard. However, it is used as a guide, not a rulebook. In other words, there are some things that are flexible.Do you use the proper ellipsis character over three spaced dots? Do you use a spelling that is listed second (“naïve”) rather than the first (“naive”) in the dictionary?These things are fine left alone if they are preferences. However, if you want to strictly follow a style guide, like CMOS, then they need changing.Dictionaries are Merriam-Webster, Oxford, Cambridge, and Collins, to be used as primary references, comparisons between regions, and confirming if, for example, a UK dictionary lists a US variant when a US dictionary does not.Let me know if you have an alternative style guide or dictionary in mind.

How Does the Additional Pass Work?

You can have a second pass of your manuscript once you have either accepted or rejected my edits, made your own changes, and/or responded to my comments. Scheduling for the second pass is determined after completion and delivery of the initial edit.

Do you offer any other discounts?

Aside from the ones listed, no, but I'm open to negotiating prices and/or payment plans if you have a budget.

How Do I Pay You?

I accept payments through Wise, Payoneer, and Stripe.