Editing Services
Editing Services
For authors who know their story works but want the writing to shine.
Line editing focuses on the way your story is told.
I'll work through your manuscript sentence by sentence, looking at clarity, flow, voice, word choice, repetition, awkward phrasing, passive construction, dialogue, and readability.
The result is a prose that is intentional, engaging, and unmistakably yours.
A light manuscript critique is included, with comments on areas such as plot, pacing, character development, setting, and dialogue.
Line Editing
For authors who are ready to polish the details.
Copy editing focuses on correctness, consistency, and clarity.
I'll check grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, hyphenation, numerals, commonly confused words, and other consistency issues.
The result is a cleaner, more professional manuscript that's ready for the next stage of publication.
Copy Editing
The final safety net before your book reaches readers.
Proofreading is the final polishing stage after editing.
I'll look for remaining typos, spelling mistakes, punctuation errors, formatting inconsistencies, and other small issues that could distract readers from your story.
Proofreading
For authors who need the big-picture view before revising.
I'll read your manuscript from beginning to end and provide an editorial letter identifying its strengths and areas that may need attention.
We'll look at elements such as plot, pacing, character arcs, setting, writing style, dialogue, and overall reading flow.
You'll come away with a clearer understanding of what is already working and what you may want to tackle before moving on to the next stage.
Manuscript Evaluation
Not sure we’d be a good fit? That’s what the sample edit is for.
What does your manuscript need?
Every manuscript is different, and not every book needs the same kind of editing.
Here’s a quick guide:
"I'm not sure whether my story is working." => Manuscript Evaluation
I'll read your manuscript as a whole and give you an editorial assessment of the story, structure, pacing, characters, setting, writing, and other areas that may need attention.
"The story works, but my writing needs strengthening." => Line Edit
I'll work sentence by sentence on voice, clarity, flow, word choice, repetition, awkward phrasing, dialogue, and readability.
"My writing is solid, but I need it polished." => Copy Edit
I'll focus on grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, clarity, and correctness so your manuscript reads professionally.
"My book has already been edited. I need a final check." => Proofreading
I'll give your manuscript one final pass to catch remaining typos, punctuation issues, spelling errors, and formatting inconsistencies.
Still not sure?
That's completely fine. Tell me about your manuscript and I'll help you figure out what makes sense.