Profile for Rhett Butler, B.A.
Member, American Copy Editors Society (ACES)
I’m a freelance copy editor and proofreader with a B.A. in French and English. I have extensive knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and Associated Press Stylebook. I work with Apple OS X, MS Word, and iWork Pages every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will my manuscript be error-free after editing?
A: Editing is by nature is a multi-round process, and it is possible that some errors will not be caught in the first round or two of editing. Most traditionally published books are edited multiple times and, even then, it is not unusual to have a small number of errors in the book when it goes to print. For this reason, I recommend multiple rounds of editing to ensure the cleanest manuscript for publication.
Q: Will I be able to speak directly with my you?
A: Yes! Feel free to email any questions or comments. I will be available throughout the editing process.
Q: What are the your qualifications?
A: I have a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) college degree in French and English, and over 30 years of freelance copy editing experience. English is based on French and Latin. I will ensure that the editing of your book or other material is state of the art.
Q: Do I need Microsoft Word to use an editing service?
A: Yes. While I accept manuscripts in either Microsoft Word or RTF, in order to accept or reject suggested changes and review the content feedback you must view and revise your edited document in