About
Line editing is a line by line editing for smoothness and clarity while maintaining your voice and style. It usually comes after a developmental edit, and before a copyedit. Not every writer need a line edit, but many choose to do this work to make sure their writing is as polished as possible.
With line editing, I help writers clarify meaning, eliminating jargon, and polishing language.
This detailed edit allows for everything to be reviewed at the sentence and paragraph level.
The purpose of a line edit is not to comb your manuscript for errors– instead, I’m focusing on how you use language to communicate your story to the reader.
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Do your chapters convey a sense of atmosphere, emotion, and tone?Â
Do the words you’ve chosen convey a precise meaning, or are you using broad generalizations and clichés?
Are their overused words or inconsistencies?
This editing takes place on the page, with Track Changes on so you can accept or reject suggestions. When needed, I will offer ideas and give you options (not fixes) to make your lines flow better in the form of comments you can implement, ignore, or resolve.
Rates vary depending on wordcount and timeline. To get an idea of what it is like to work with me, see what my clients have to say on my testimonials page.
* Empathetic Editor Note: if you'd really like to work with me but don't have a budget yet, reach out to me for a courtesy call where we can arrange for a payment plan that works for both of us.
Linda is a dynamic speaker whose practical, approachable guidance inspires editors to grow their businesses with confidence. Her presentation energized our chapter, and we enthusiastically recommend her as an instructor.
Tenesha Curtis, MSSW
Editorial Freelancers Association, Georgia Chapter
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Alexa Bigwarfe,
Author Coach & Publisher
Women In Publishing Summit
Linda Ruggeri is a reliable, knowledgeable, and engaging speaker. Whether she’s helping attendees rethink networking, offering insights into publishing their own work, or exploring business opportunities in the industry, Linda delivers her expertise with clarity and professionalism. I would confidently recommend her for any conference or speaking engagement.
Presentations, workshops, and panels that Linda Ruggeri has delivered for our annual conference and professional development sessions offer a unique combination of informative, inspiring, authentic, and fun. She helps our community see the big picture while also breaking it into manageable steps that make professional growth more rewarding. We are honored to have her as a valued contributor and can confidently say she would be an asset to any conference.
David Peattie,
Publishing Professionals Network (PPN)