Synopsis Editing and Proofreading Services
I have a synopsis to be edited or proofread. My goal is to get published or produced.
Expert Synopsis Editing & Feedback Services
Crafting a compelling story is one thing—convincing an agent, publisher, manager or producer to read it is another. You need a team of smart, market-focused professionals who can ensure every detail of your synopsis excels in getting your manuscript the attention it deserves.
Our expert editors:
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Possess 50+ years’ combined fiction, nonfiction and screenplay editing experience
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Boast editing expertise across the full range of genres and subgenres
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Are full-time employees of DLA (no freelancers)
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Synopsis Editing & Feedback
This exceptionally valuable service sets us apart. It includes all Synopsis Editing and Synopsis Proofreading services and adds detailed, objective feedback that address:
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Consistency, Engagement and Clarity of Ideas
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Narrative Voice and Style
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Structure and Organization
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Pacing and Flow
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Genre- and Subgenre-Specific Recommendations
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Explanations of Suggested Edits
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Points of Confusion
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Missing Information
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Overall Strengths and Weaknesses
Synopsis Editing
DLA’s proprietary version of “copyediting,” this service includes all Synopsis Proofreading. With it, we will also make or indicate the specific corrections to be made relating to:
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Consistency, Engagement and Clarity of Narrative Style and Tone
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Consistency, Engagement and Clarity of Voice
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Conciseness, Flow and Transitions
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Paragraph and Sentence Structure
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Repetition/Redundancy
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Advanced Word Choice (Connotation and Rhythm)
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Passive Voice
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Genre- and Subgenre-Specific Editing
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Adherence to AP, APA, Chicago, MLA, Turabian or Publisher-Specific Guidelines
Synopsis Proofreading
With this service, we identify and correct mistakes in basic English usage. It covers:
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Punctuation
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Grammar
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Singular vs Plural
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Subject-Verb Agreement
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Typographical Errors
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Spelling Errors (Non-Subject-Specific)
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Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
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Verb Tense
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Basic Word Choice (Denotation)
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Tips for an Outstanding Synopsis
Taking a serious, professional approach to writing your synopsis communicates to the agent, publisher, manager or producer that your manuscript is worth their time and consideration.
View more content like this on YouTube.From spelling and punctuation to ensuring your synopsis is comprehensive, concise and engaging, we know what it takes to get the details right—and your synopsis ready for an agent, publisher, manager or producer.
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