Editing
Nonfiction
Understanding JavaScript Decorators
Edits include substantive, line, and copy suggestions.
Reordered headings and removed intro fluff
Edited according to Chicago style and in-house style requirements.
BYU Independent Study Course Catalog
Proofread the catalog for pricing changes, grammar and punctuation, heading consistency, removed/added courses, etc.
Managed the changes from three documents suggesting omissions and additions for the catalog.
Collaborated with my supervisor and instructional design to create a cohesive, correct catalog.
Online Course Transcript
Proofread after transcription for ADA accessibility; the transcript accompanies a course video.
Fact checked names and places, added timestamps, and adjusted for Chicago style rules.
Uploaded into course CMS.
Fiction
Line Edit
Line edit for Salt & Sage client, manuscript ~48,000 words.
Conducted the edit on a three-week turnaround.
Author review: “Rochelle’s editing style is thoughtful, encouraging and comprehensive. She is thorough and has great attention to detail. . . . Her comments provided good balance by showing what I was doing well, not just what I had to correct.”
Developmental Edit
Developmental edit for a YA fantasy romance To Kill a Curse.
This sample selection covers a few of the journal entries introducing each chapter.
Client wanted my suggestions on characterization and wondered if these diary entries were an appropriate tool.
Proofread
Selections from a 45,000-word manuscript for a client on a 10-day turnaround.
Edits following Chicago.
Finished a week ahead of schedule to a positive review.