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, but may vary depending on 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 or multiple payments, 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?

My speciality is speculative fiction, which means any and all kinds of fantasy, science fiction, or horror.I also edit historical fiction, 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 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 assessment zoom out to examine the content and structure, which should be done after you have completed your own edits.Beta reading is similar to developmental editing and manuscript assessment in terms of scope, but with trimmed feedback.Line and copy editing comes after, narrowing the lens to the concentrate on the finer details once the bigger issues have been addressed.Proofreading is the final check before you hit publish.

What Is a Clean Copy?

A clean copy is your MS with all the tracked changes accepted and the comments removed. This is sent alongside the annotated MS for comparison.

Do you offer samples?

I provide free sample edits for line editing, copy editing, or proofreading of approximately 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 assessments. 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).I will not use generative AI in any way on your work or for my editing process.I'm fine with assistive tools, grammar checkers, or other non-generative AI software.The AI clause in my contract goes into further detail about this stance.

What style guide do you use?

My default is The Chicago Manual of Style for its common use for fiction. It will be used as a reference, not a rulebook. In other words, some recommendations 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 first (“naive”) in the dictionary?As preferences, these style decisions can be left alone. If you want to strictly follow a guide, however, then they might need to be changed.Let me know if you have an alternative preference for a style guide, such as New Hart’s Rules.

What dictionaries do you use?

My primary dictionaries are Merriam-Webster for US English, with Oxford and Cambridge reserved for UK English. Collins is used as a secondary source for either.These dictionaries shall be used for reference, comparisons between regions, and confirming if, for example, a UK dictionary lists a US variant spelling that a US dictionary does not have listed.Let me know if you have an alternative preference for a dictionary. E.g. Macquarie for AUS English or Canadian Oxford Dictionary for CAN English.

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 additional pass can be determined beforehand if you would like to stick to a strict schedule, or it can be done after the 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.