The purpose of structural/developmental editing is to ensure the skeleton of the document is sound and complete. It focuses on optimizing structure and organisation, verifying internal logic, flagging required permissions, verifying coherence with the purpose of the document, etc.

The purpose of stylistic editing is to ensure that the muscles, organs and joints of the documents are all in working order. It focuses on optimizing stylistic coherence and integrity, eliminating ambiguous language, matching tone and style with the purpose of the document, etc.

Copy editing is the clothing of the document, it is the physical expression of your message. It focuses on grammar, syntax, vocabulary, punctuation and typography.

Proofreading what you do before you leave your home: you check your pockets for keys, phone, and wallet, you make sure that you don’t have toothpaste on your chin. Proofreading serves as a last revision before diffusion, and is only supposed to catch the mistakes that somehow made it through the other rounds of edits.

You can also find information on this page of the Editors Canada website.

I currently do not provide certified translation services.

Yes, I can provide free samples of my work. Do not hesitate to enquire about it when you reach out to me.

No, requesting a quote is free of charges. I only charge for the actual service(s) provided.

No, I do not provide direct publishing services (ISBN applications, submissions, query letters, book formatting,…).

I do, however, provide manuscript evaluation, editing, proofreading, beta reading and translation services.

It all depends on the project. Delivery expectations will be discussed and taken into account when creating a quote and contract.

I have carefully selected the services I offer in each language to uphold the highest quality possible in accordance to my current abilities. The list of services available is subject to change following my continuous professional development.

No, all costs will be indicated in the quote, or, if they arise later in the project, will always clearly be communicated for approval (or denial) prior to applying them.

Yes, I can provide contracts. Contracts are the best way to ensure both your interests and mine are respected.

I prefer this options for more complex projets. However, I also accept to work without contracts for some projects (for example, you might not require a contract for a simple and rather short translation).

My services do not include typesetting/lay-out, fact-checking, indexing, or content distribution.

If you have any other question, don’t hesitate to reach out to me!