Make a rough draft publication-ready in no time

Fast. Reliable. Quality. No-fuss.

Publishing teams have to churn out quality, engaging content at warp speed.

Whether part of a digital or print publication, they have content targets to hit every day, week, and month, on strict deadlines.

The writers and editors who comprise these teams understand the value of editing. They know it’s key to publishing creative, informative content with integrity (especially in journalism). It saves them from any error, inconsistency, or gap that deters readers from enjoying and trusting the content.

But publishing teams barely have enough time to write creative content, let alone finesse it before the due date.

Even if there were time, each writer and editor has likely discussed, reviewed, and redrafted the words so repeatedly that they can’t be objectively critical.

And these teams definitely don’t have time to train an editor.

That’s where Pristine Editing comes in. Jaime at Pristine Editing takes your content from 85 percent to 100 percent, without slowing down your production cycle. Her professional editing services engage loyal readers and uphold your incredible reputation.

Get fast, publishing house–quality edits for clean copy

If you need an editor who…

  • can meet the demanding due dates

  • adheres to your editorial style—whether Chicago, AP, or a house style—or creates one for you

  • delivers professional-grade content, free of error, that readers will gobble up and trust

  • leaves clear, respectful comments for larger concerns, plus a fix when possible

  • makes content streamlined and consistent—as if it weren’t put together by many people and teams

  • understands content production cycles

  • doesn’t need to be trained or onboarded

  • is familiar with project management software (Asana, Trello, Google Suite, etc.) and content management systems

…then these services are for you.

Over the past 7 years, 38 clients have relied on Pristine Editing to make their content look good.

Of those, 24 have been regular or return clients.

Jaime at Pristine Editing has been editing for renowned publications for a decade, so you can skip training and onboarding. With Jaime, you get an articulate, friendly, expert editor who inserts easily into your content production line and hits the ground running.

How I can help

When you want…

Copyediting

Technical, sentence-level edits to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, repetition, and style

Includes:

  • A light fact-check for correctly spelled names, job titles, and other proper nouns

  • Sensitivity feedback regarding race, culture, and gender inclusivity (Pristine Editing and agencies can discuss what this looks like)

Best for: final drafts that need a polish or light scrub before publication

Copyediting + Style Guide

Copyediting, plus the creation and management of an editorial style guide

A style guide reflects the style and voice of the publication and ensures consistency across content.

Pristine Editing develops the style guide by reviewing the publication’s existing content and recording its preferences over time.

Best for: publications that need copyediting and want a long-term partnership with Pristine Editing

The Deep Clean

Substantive or line editing addresses structure and organization, wordiness, awkward or confusing phrasing, and clarity and consistency of ideas and story lines

Includes:

  • Comments that explain questions, issues, or concerns and suggest a fix when possible

Best for: content that has been through several iterations and needs in-depth feedback and edits on lingering substantive issues, plus a final polish before publication

How it works

  • Step 1: Say Hi!

    Reach out to info@pristineediting.com or by clicking Share Your Project Details below.

    Through email or in a video call (you choose), we discuss your needs, Jaime answers your questions, and we find the right solution for you.

  • Step 2: The Nitty-Gritty

    We determine the details of our collaboration and sign a contract.

  • Step 3: Send It + Forget It

    For a onetime project, email Jaime the content and propose a due date, which she will agree to or counter.

    The clean copy (with tracked changes) will be in your inbox by the due date, ready to publish.

    For ongoing collaborations, Jaime will edit in your medium of choice: CMS, Google Doc, Microsoft Word, etc.

  • Step 4: Great Content, Always

    Jaime’s edits and the production process continually improve. Your content will only get better over time.

Make Pristine Editing your go-to pro editor

Trusted by…

Wall Street Journal Magazine

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Afar Media

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Hey Barista

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Good Housekeeping

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Tablet Magazine

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Well + Good

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Health

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Time Out New York

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All You

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The Modern Sale

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Newsela

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Wall Street Journal Magazine • Afar Media • Hey Barista • Good Housekeeping • Tablet Magazine • Well + Good • Health • Time Out New York • All You • The Modern Sale • Newsela •

FAQs

  • Pricing depends on the type of content, the type of editing, the deadline, and word count. Click Tell Jaime About Your Editing Needs above or email Jaime at info@pristineediting.com to get your estimate started.

    We’ll determine the fee during the Nitty-Gritty phase, before signing a contract.

  • Jaime has edited website copy, blog posts, newsletters, social media posts, print and digital magazines and articles, apps, brand books and content, PowerPoint presentations, white papers, and more.

    Her roots are in print magazines, but since 2018, her editing services have been largely focused on marketing content and online publications.

  • Most clients send Jaime their content in Google Docs or Microsoft Word.

    Jaime can also make edits directly into your CMS.

    If you have a print publication that’s already in layout, she can edit it as a PDF using Adobe Acrobat.

  • The more notice, the better! That said, Jaime often turns over content within a week, a few days, or occasionally even within the same day. Email her at info@pristineediting.com to talk due dates.

  • Yes! Jaime can edit content within 24 hours from when you send it to her. However, it depends on the word count. She has turned over 24,000 words in two days, but generally, the project should be no more than 5,000 words if you want it edited within 24 hours.