Editing Services
Professional book editing by a published author
From developmental editing to final polish your manuscript gets the
Attention of an editor who has written 30+ books of her own.
WHY IT MATTERS
The gap between a good draft and a published book
You’ve poured months, maybe years, into your manuscript. You’ve read it so many times that the words blur together. You know something isn’t quite there, but you can’t name what it is.
That’s exactly the gap I close. As a novelist who has been through the full arc of writing, revising, submitting, and publishing dozens of times, I know where manuscripts lose readers and how to fix it. I won’t just tell you what’s wrong. I’ll show you how to make it right.
Four Levels of Editing
Meet your manuscript where it is
Developmental Editing
Strengthen your manuscript with expert feedback on story, characters, pacing, POV, and voice, plus clear guidance for impactful revisions.
What it covers
Story • Characters • Pacing • POV • Voice
Deliverables:
Editorial Letter + Margin Notes => 4-8 weeks, depends on content
Line Editing
Refine your prose with expert editing that improves flow, rhythm, word choice, dialogue, and voice while preserving your unique writing style.
What it covers
Flow • Rhythm • Word Choice • Dialogue • Voice
Deliverables:
Tracked Changes + Editor Notes => 3-5 weeks, depends on content
Copy Editing
Perfect your manuscript with meticulous editing for grammar, punctuation, consistency, and style, ensuring it’s polished and publication-ready.
What it covers
Grammar • Punctuation • Consistency • Style
Style
Chicago Manual of Style. => 3-5 weeks, depends on content
Manuscript Assessment
Not sure what your manuscript needs? An assessment is a diagnostic report. I read your complete manuscript and deliver a detailed analysis of its strengths, weaknesses, and a clear roadmap for revision.
What it covers
Full manuscript evaluation, revision roadmap
Deliverables:
8–12-page assessment report. Timeline: 2–3 weeks
WHY IT MATTERS
A practitioner's eye across every genre
I’ve published in all of these genres myself, which means I bring a writer’s instinct, not just an academic checklist. I know what a memoir needs that a thriller doesn’t, and how a children’s book earns its simplicity
Literary Fiction
Commercial Fiction
Memoir
Creative Nonfiction
Children's Literature
Poetry
Essays
Short Stories
Business Books
What working together looks like
A thoughtful, one-to-one process designed around your book, your ambitions, and the writer you want to become.
We map your goals
Our first sessions define where you are, where you want to go, and the milestones between.
Every coaching relationship is built around your specific book and your specific ambitions — not a generic program.
You write, I guide
Regular sessions keep you accountable and moving. You send pages, I give honest, craft-focused feedback, and we problem-solve the blocks that stall most writers before they reach the end.
We navigate the industry
As your manuscript takes shape, I help you understand your publishing options — and prepare the query letters, proposals, and strategy you'll need to move forward with confidence.
You cross the finish line
The goal isn't just a finished manuscript — it's a stronger writer who knows how to do it again.
You leave with your book and the skills to build a career.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Quesitons
Book a 15 minute call.
If you're stuck or you have any questions. Feel Free to contact me.
What is developmental editing and do I need it?
Developmental editing addresses the big-picture elements of your manuscript plot structure, character arcs, pacing, voice, and narrative technique. If you’ve finished a draft but something feels “off,” and you can’t identify what, a developmental edit gives you the roadmap to your strongest version.
How much does book editing cost?
Every manuscript is different. After our free Discovery Call, I send a custom proposal based on your manuscript’s length, complexity, and the editing it needs. My rates align with Editorial Freelancers Association standards for professional developmental editors.
What is the difference between developmental, line, and copy editing?
Developmental editing focuses on the story itself. Line editing refines your prose at the sentence level for flow and voice. Copy editing handles grammar, punctuation, consistency, and style. Most manuscripts move through these stages in order: big picture first, technical polish last.
What genres do you edit?
Literary and commercial fiction, memoir, creative nonfiction, children’s literature, poetry, essays, and business books. I’ve published in all of these genres, so I bring a practitioner’s perspective, not just an academic one.
How long does the editing process take?
A manuscript assessment takes 2–3 weeks. A full developmental edit takes 4–8 weeks depending on length. Line and copy editing are usually 3–5 weeks. I give you a specific timeline in your custom proposal.
