Elevate Your Manuscript with Our Professional Editing Services
Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting your writing journey, our comprehensive range of services are designed to help you refine, perfect, and bring your manuscript to life.
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Editing Services
Developmental Editing
Our developmental editing service is designed to unlock your manuscript’s full potential by refining its structure, pacing, character development, and overall narrative. We focus on the big picture, from plot dynamics to dialogue and world-building, ensuring every element aligns with your creative vision. Our team provides detailed feedback to deepen your characters, enhance your themes, and perfect your pacing, transforming your story into an immersive experience that resonates with readers. After the edits, we include a virtual follow-up call to help you move forward with confidence and get any clarity on the feedback provided.
What it includes:
Comprehensive feedback on plot, structure, themes, and character arcs.
Guidance on narrative flow and pacing to keep readers engaged from start to finish.
Suggestions for deepening character motivations and conflicts to enhance emotional impact.
Recommendations for improving dialogue, setting, and world-building to create a more immersive experience.
Tailored feedback on your unique writing style, helping to unlock the full potential of your story.
Perfect for: Authors looking to refine their manuscript’s structure, pacing, character development, and overall story.
Line Editing
Our line editing service is designed to elevate your manuscript with meticulous attention to detail, refining each sentence to enhance clarity, flow, and impact. We focus on perfecting your prose, ensuring every word serves a purpose and contributes to a seamless reading experience. Our team works closely with you to preserve your unique voice while tightening language, improving rhythm, and ensuring consistency throughout your narrative. After completing the edits, we include a virtual follow-up call to guide you through the revisions and offer any necessary clarity on the feedback provided.
What it includes:
In-depth refinement of sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and syntax for improved clarity and flow.
Polished word choice and removal of redundancy, ensuring every word strengthens your message.
Enhanced pacing and rhythm to ensure a smooth, engaging narrative from start to finish.
Consistent tone and voice throughout the manuscript, maintaining character authenticity and emotional impact.
Constructive feedback on style, dialogue, transitions, and plot coherence to enhance the overall narrative.
Detailed editorial letter with actionable suggestions for further improvements.
Perfect for: Authors looking to refine the language, rhythm, and impact of their writing while maintaining their unique voice and style.
Copy Editing
Our copy editing service is designed to refine your manuscript to the highest standard, ensuring clarity, consistency, and precision throughout. We focus on the finer details, from grammar and punctuation to sentence flow and readability, helping your manuscript shine while preserving your unique voice. Whether it’s fixing typographical errors, enhancing transitions, or eliminating redundancies, our goal is to ensure your work reads smoothly and captivates readers from start to finish. After the edits, we include a virtual follow-up call to clarify feedback and help you move forward with confidence.
What it includes:
Thorough review of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typographical errors to ensure a polished manuscript.
Refining sentence structure, syntax, and flow to improve clarity and readability.
Detailed consistency checks on character names, terminology, formatting, and style.
Preservation of tone and voice to maintain your narrative’s emotional impact and authenticity.
Actionable feedback on writing style, clarity, and precision with a comprehensive editorial letter.
Custom style sheet to maintain consistency across your manuscript.
Perfect for: Authors looking to polish their manuscript with detailed sentence-level edits, ensure consistency, and prepare for publication with professional-level refinement.
Proofreading
Our proofreading service is dedicated to ensuring your manuscript is error-free and polished, ready for publication. We focus on refining every detail of your writing, from grammar and punctuation to spelling and formatting, guaranteeing clarity, consistency, and precision. Our team carefully reviews your work to eliminate distractions, ensuring a seamless reading experience while preserving your unique voice and narrative. After the proofreading process, we include a virtual follow-up call to walk you through our feedback and address any questions, ensuring your manuscript aligns with your vision.
What it includes:
Thorough review of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting to correct any errors.
Consistency checks across the manuscript for uniformity in spelling, character names, and terminology.
Preservation of your tone and voice while eliminating awkward phrasing or minor mistakes.
Proofreading marks on an annotated PDF for easy review and implementation of corrections.
A comprehensive editorial letter with actionable feedback, offering insights on your manuscript's strengths and areas for improvement.
A custom style sheet with specific guidelines to ensure consistency throughout your manuscript.
A 30-minute virtual follow-up call to clarify feedback and discuss the next steps.
Perfect for: Authors ready to fine-tune their manuscript by eliminating errors and ensuring it meets professional standards before submission, publication, or self-publishing.
Critique Services
First Chapter Critique
Our First Chapter Critique service is designed to ensure your manuscript’s opening captivates readers from the very first sentence. We focus on refining the key elements that make up a compelling start—pacing, character introduction, dialogue, and narrative voice. Our goal is to make your first chapter unforgettable, giving your story the perfect launch. After the critique, we include a virtual follow-up call to walk you through our feedback, ensuring you feel confident moving forward with your manuscript.
What it includes:
Dual read-throughs to assess flow, pacing, engagement, and areas for improvement.
Detailed in-line comments with suggestions for refining your opening action, dialogue, and character development.
A comprehensive editorial letter outlining strengths, areas for growth, and actionable revisions.
Focus on enhancing your unique voice, strengthening reader-character connection, and perfecting the balance of showing vs. telling.
Perfect for: Authors looking to refine the opening of their manuscript to ensure it hooks readers and sets the tone for the rest of the story.
First 50 Pages Critique
Our First 50 Pages Critique service is designed to help you perfect the opening of your manuscript, ensuring it captures readers' attention from the very first word. The first 50 pages are critical in setting the tone, establishing characters, and building the foundation for your story. Our expert critique focuses on refining key elements such as pacing, character introductions, dialogue, and narrative voice to create an irresistible start. We provide personalized feedback, tailored to your unique voice, and we include a virtual follow-up call to clarify any questions and help you move forward with confidence.
What it includes:
Detailed critique of the first 50 pages, focusing on pacing, character introductions, dialogue, and narrative voice.
Actionable feedback on creating a compelling hook and opening action to draw readers in immediately.
Personalized insights to enhance character development, ensuring readers form an emotional connection from the start.
Guidance on balancing showing vs. telling, using sensory details and dynamic action to create an immersive reading experience.
Perfect for: Authors looking to refine the opening of their manuscript, ensuring it hooks readers and sets the stage for the rest of the story. Ideal for those preparing submissions, revisiting a draft, or struggling with perfecting the beginning.
Reading Services
Beta Reading
Our beta reading service offers valuable, actionable feedback designed to elevate your manuscript and ensure it resonates with readers. We provide an unbiased, in-depth review of your story’s plot, characters, pacing, and overall engagement. Our team reads your manuscript from the reader’s perspective, offering insights into how effectively your story hooks, develops, and maintains interest. With tailored feedback, we help refine your narrative and guide you in crafting a compelling, immersive experience for your audience. Following the review, we include a virtual follow-up call to clarify the feedback and support your next steps.
What it includes:
In-depth feedback on plot structure, pacing, and overall engagement.
Insights into character development, motivations, and relatability.
Evaluation of dialogue authenticity and how it drives the plot.
Feedback on how well the setting enhances the atmosphere and mood.
Analysis of pacing and suggestions for ensuring a smooth narrative flow.
Tailored advice on improving reader engagement and emotional impact.
Perfect for: Authors seeking fresh, unbiased perspectives to refine their manuscript before professional editing, or those wanting to gauge reader response and strengthen their story.
Sensitivity Reading
Our sensitivity reading service is designed to ensure your manuscript is respectful, inclusive, and accurately represents diverse characters and cultures. We provide thoughtful, tailored feedback to help you create authentic portrayals that resonate with all readers. Our team focuses on identifying and eliminating harmful stereotypes, ensuring cultural accuracy, and fostering empathy throughout your narrative. We collaborate with you to refine character development, language, and themes, ensuring your story remains true to your voice while being mindful of diverse perspectives. After our review, we includes a virtual follow-up call to discuss the feedback and provide clarity on any questions.
What it includes:
In-depth manuscript review focusing on character development, cultural representation, and emotional depth.
Detailed comments and suggestions for improving language, dialogue, and portrayal of diverse identities.
Identification and removal of harmful stereotypes and biases, with alternative suggestions.
A comprehensive editorial letter summarizing key insights on authenticity, respect, and inclusivity.
Perfect for: Authors looking to ensure their manuscript respectfully portrays diverse characters, cultures, and identities, while avoiding harmful stereotypes and fostering inclusivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The right time to consider a professional editor is after you've completed your manuscript and feel confident in your story's core elements. Whether you're looking for objective feedback, aiming to refine pacing and character development, or preparing your manuscript for submission to agents or publishers, a professional editor can help elevate your work. Editing ensures that your manuscript is polished, engaging, and ready to make a lasting impact on readers, giving you the confidence to move forward in the publishing process.
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The right service depends on your manuscript’s stage and your specific needs. If you need help refining your story’s structure, pacing, and character development, developmental editing is the right choice. If you’re looking to polish the language and ensure your writing flows smoothly, line editing is ideal. If you're focused on perfecting grammar, spelling, and consistency, copy editing is the next step. If you're ready to prepare your manuscript for submission or self-publishing, proofreading ensures your work is error-free. For an objective review, beta reading or a First Chapter Critique can help you see how readers will respond to your story.
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Yes! We love working on all fiction genres. If you’re unsure on what we might bring to your work (genre), feel free to contact us to discuss your project or submit for a Sample Edit.
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You can book our services whenever you're ready! However, we always suggest scheduling as early as possible to secure your spot on our editorial calendar, as it tends to fill up quickly. The sooner you book, the more flexibility you'll have in choosing a timeline that works best for you. If you have a specific deadline in mind, feel free to reach out—we’ll work with you to make it happen!
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Yes! We offer a Sample Edit, so you can experience how our feedback works and decide if it aligns with your vision before committing to a services.
Note: If you check the individual service pages, they each have a downloadable booklet for more information and a sample of the service.
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General payment structure is dependent on the service. Each service page has its own information regarding booking, deposits, payments, and deliverables.
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Yes, most of our services require a deposit to confirm a service booking, a $150 deposit is required. This deposit secures your spot on our editorial calendar and ensures we can begin work on your manuscript as planned.
Note: General payment structure is dependent on the service. Each service page has its own information regarding booking, deposits, payments, and deliverables.
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Yes, confidentiality is a top priority. Your manuscript will remain secure and private throughout the editing process. If you decide to move forward with us and book a service, part of our service agreement includes a non-disclosure clause. So your work is fully protected.
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Yes, of course! We encourage open communication and are happy to answer any questions. This is why we include a virtual follow-up call with out editing, critique, and reading services. This is your opportunity with us to answer any questions you may have and go over the feedback!
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Yes! Absolutely! We provide a free, no-obligation discovery call where we can answer any questions you may have regarding our services. We’ll go over your goals, answer your questions, provide clarity, and recommend the best editing service for your story.
You can Book your Discovery Call now.
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You can always reach out to us through our Contact Form and we would be happy to answer your questions.
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