Wearable Art
Tech Editing
I’m a huge believer in communication. If something doesn’t make sense to me, or I find a mistake it would take billable time for me, as the editor, to correct, I’ll reach out and ask you about it. If I make a change you disagree with, you can ignore it or ask me why I made that suggestion. Editing is a conversation. Always.
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I edit knitting patterns. I’m familiar enough with basic crochet to edit patterns that contain crochet elements, but I'm not qualified to edit crochet-only patterns.
Experience
I completed the tech editing course from The Tech Editor Hub in 2022 and started editing. I’ve been knitting for 30 years, and I’m a knitwear designer who has worked with multiple tech editors as a client. I also have experience editing novels and working as a writing tutor.
Services
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Technical editing, including layout, clarity and accuracy, checking charts and math, spelling and grammar, and working from or creating a Style Sheet.
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Creating charts or schematics.
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Grading on a pattern by pattern basis.
Process
I work in Google Docs with Track Changes and Comments.
You "own" the document and share it with me. I'll go through it and email you when I'm done.
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If I have larger questions or need clarification, I will email you mid-edit.
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Once I've edited it, you can go through and accept or reject changes, consider comments, etc.
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If you want me to do another pass, let me know and I'll be happy to look it over again.
Pricing
My rate is $40/hour. I'll give you an estimate of how many hours I think a pattern will take me when I receive it. If, once work has begun, I think I'm going to exceed that time, I will contact you, explain why, and ask whether you want me to continue.