Shamash Editing

“All my life I've looked at words as though I were seeing them for the first time.” ― Ernest Hemingway

Thank you for your interest in Shamash Editing!

Growing up with a High School English teacher for a mother, my papers were always edited. As I began to take a deep interest in writing, editing my own work became very important to me too. I never want a mistake to take away from my audience's experience, whether it be a short story or a persuasive essay. Thanks, Mom!

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I am, first and foremost, a mother and wife. My three beautiful children, ages 11, 9 and 7, are amazing, creative and full of energy. My husband is a gem! I am also an opera singer, which means I sing most evenings and weekends. We singers have seasons: the Christmas season, the High Holy Day season, and the Opera season. In between these busy seasons there are seasons of calm. It is in these seasons that I turn my attention to my blog, and to other pursuits.

My small, home-based copy editing business is meant to compliment the small, home-based blogger. I have three tiers of service to properly meet the publishing needs of your blog or book.

• Basic 
• $20/hr
• edit of 10 blog posts
• focus on 3-4 common errors
• rules, tips and re-write provided

• Amateur
• $30/hr
• edit of 15 blog posts
• focus on 5-6 common errors
• rules, tips and re-write provided

• Professional
• $40-$50/hr (depending on posting frequency)
• edit of all blog posts written that week 
• OR
• edit of current chapter/book draft
• re-writes provided for all errors

Anything can be tailored to the needs of your blog, so don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or specific needs. I am looking forward to working with you!