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Writer. Editor. Creator.

V. Ruiz is a multi-faceted professional that offers a variety of editorial and consulting services.

V. has over 10 years of freelance editorial experience, previously operated as Publisher at Row House Publishing where they still work as a project manager and editor, and also offers design and marketing services.

V. specializes in developmental editing in commercial and genre fiction across all ages (picture book, chapter books, middle grade, young adult, and adult).
V. enjoys providing insight and offering their skill in poetic language to manuscripts across various genres. Elevate your manuscript with their services.
V. is a huge fan of plotting and outlining as a tool to expand the possibilities in the writing process. Through plotting and outline coaching, you’ll walk away with strong feedback n missing elements, character development, and ideas to pursue.

Developmental Editing

I specialize in working with commercial fiction across age ranges but have a particular passion for young adult titles and fantasy. I have a keen eye for detail while also being able to see the bigger picture. I work closely with my clients to ensure that their manuscripts tell a captivating story with poetic nd enthralling details. As a developmental editor, I work with authors who have both finished and unfinished manuscripts. We’ll start with a detailed outline process, then move forward in 1/4s and focus on big-picture edits. Following this, we’ll move through a line edit. The final run-through will include a lite copyedit/proofread.

Pricing varies based on genre, word count, and deadline. Average rate is between $.035 - $.045 a word.

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Line Editing

As a line editor, I love working with writers to elevate their manuscript and infuse it with poetic language. I enjoy guiding writers in utilizing various descriptive techniques to help the reader be consumed by the story. Line edits also include a letter of overall feedback and basic proofing.

Line edits are also a great option for single poems and full poetry manuscripts. While I enjoy working on many genres, I especially enjoy working with poetry, young adult fiction (all subgenres), and fantasy (all ages).

Cost varies based on budget, word count, and genre, but generally is around $.025 - $.035 cents a word.

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Copyediting and Proofreading

If your manuscript is ready to go, and you just want a general clean-up via copyediting and proofreading, I offer this as a bundle or as individual services.

Budget is based on word count, genre, and deadline.

Copyediting Only: $.02 - $.025

Proofreading Only: $.01 - $.02

Bundle: $.02 - $.03