The Story Nanny: line editing @ $.004/word

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This is the most common level of editing and usually the most in-depth. During this level of editing, the manuscript is examined line by line.

Continuity and consistency of the plot, characters, and timelines
Impossible moments: For example, your character has their hands full, so how are they able to pick that up?
Basic fact-checking: This is not in-depth, but includes things like spelling of brand names or anything else that catches my eye.
Dialogue: Does it sound natural?
Noticeable repetitiveness of words or phrases
Point of view consistency
Clarity
Sentence structure
Chapter/scene breaks: Could there be a better, more engaging break?
Grammar and punctuation
Spelling
Missing/incorrect words