JORDAN GODWIN
Developmental Editing
Line & Copy Editing
Proofreading
Helping authors craft their most polished and powerful stories.
Reach out for a free 5-page sample edit.
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Services Summary
Developmental Editing /
Manuscript Evaluation
The broadest form of editing, helping authors with overarching story elements.​
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Identifies developmental issues such as:
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plot and character arcs
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point of view
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voice
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timeline
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pacing
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Offers suggestions for how to address identified issues
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Line & Copy Editing
Detailed editing at the line level, enhancing the grammar and syntax of the manuscript.
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Ensures flow between sentences and paragraphs
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Maintains author voice and style at the line level
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Catches errors in grammar and syntax
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Offers suggested edits for clunky or confusing phrasing
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Proofreading
The most granular review, ensuring the manuscript is error free.​
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Corrects
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Typos​
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Errors in spelling and grammar
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Punctuation
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Minor formatting issues
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About
My name is Jordan Godwin
I have a Bachelors degree in creative writing and film and a Masters degree in applied linguistics. Out of college, I lived abroad and then taught Language Arts and ESL for eight years. My experience as a teacher influences how much I love working with and encouraging writers of all levels, including writers for whom English is a second (or third or fourth) language.​
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In 2019, I transitioned to freelance writing and editing full time, although I'd been writing and editing all along, and participating actively in critique circles and writers associations. My membership with the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and Central Colorado Writers allowed me the opportunity to serve as judge for their respective writing contests and meet many fiction writers whose books I've had the pleasure of editing and critiquing.
In my freelancing, I have also written and edited for businesses in the pharmaceutical and scientific industries, human services, psychology, and more, priming me for editing book-length works of non-fiction in addition to fiction.
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I love working with authors of all genres. My focus is helping you make the story you want to tell the most powerful it can be. Reach out to tell me about your book!
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