Editing

I started editing role-playing games professionally in 2008.

My business strategy is simple: Edit about five pages or 3000 words of a manuscript at no charge. This free edit pass proves to customers that I know my craft, shows them what they get for their money, and helps me estimate projects more accurately. My rates are competitive. Perhaps most important: I am an editor who understands role-playing game design.

I offer a substantive editing pass as my premier service:

• Copy Editing: I improve spelling and grammar, fix punctuation, tighten up and clarify the language, and verify proper word usage. For D&D products, I can ensure stat blocks are formatted correctly.
• Heavy Editing: I ensure uniformity of voice and style, smooth out transitions, and check references.
• Text Flow: I examine the whole text to ensure that it flows well and suggest ways to reorganize the text and improve readability.
• Design Advice: If I see glaring holes in game design, I will point these out to the author.

I also offer services for subsequent editing passes before and after layout. I can also help an author with a text outline and organization before he or she writes the manuscript.

I prefer to edit on-screen using Microsoft Word's "change tracking" feature. Google Docs has a similar, but far weaker, change tracking feature that I can use in a pinch.

Contact me at adamdray@gmail.com to discuss your project.