Everyone has a story to tell.

An editor can help you
tell it with confidence.

Poor editing ruins careers.

Have you ever found a misspelled word, plot hole, or inaccurate statement while reading someone else’s work? It pulls you out of the writing and into “critique” mode. Researchers lose credibility and storytellers receive one-star reviews when their work is laden with glaring errors, unclear phrasing, and jumbled sentences.

Many people are great at editing their drafts, but writers throughout history have relied on professionals and critical friends to ensure their final pieces are worth reading and ready for publication.

If you believe the legends, Robert Louis Stevenson tossed the first version of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde into the fireplace when his wife told him it needed a complete re-write.

The 1631 version of the King James Bible has been called the “wicked” Bible for the hilarious mistake:

Thou shalt commit adultery.

Even traditionally published books contain errors, such as Twilight’s confusion between “dust motes” and “dust moats,” and misuse of “than” and “then.”

It’s a rite of passage for new authors to have their work printed, slip open a random page, and immediately find an inconsistency!

But unfortunately for indie writers, too many mistakes can tank your reviews and lower your sales. A good editor can help you avoid devastating blows to your creative reputation and future as an author.

Behind the scenes, editors will also provide valuable insight and suggestions to help you improve your craft and write with confidence.

Personalized Editing Services

  • Developmental editing, often referred to as “content editing” or “substantive editing”, is a comprehensive and in-depth editing process that focuses on the overall structure, content, and coherence of a written work, such as a book, manuscript, or other large pieces of content. The primary goal of developmental editing is to help the author shape and refine their work to ensure it meets its intended purpose and effectively communicates with the target audience.

  • Also known as “stylistic editing” or “content editing”, this is a meticulous and detailed editing process that focuses on the language, style, and overall readability of a written work. This type of editing goes beyond the structural and developmental aspects of a manuscript and delves into the finer details of the prose. Line editing aims to enhance the clarity, coherence, and impact of the writing while ensuring a consistent and engaging writing style.

  • The final step in the editing process focuses on the correction of errors in a written document. The primary goal of proofreading is to ensure that the text is free from spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors.

Policies and Preferences

    • Fantasy

    • Science Fiction

    • Horror

    • Contemporary

    • Romance

    • Middle, YA, Adult

    • Non-Fiction

    • Essays (Proofread Only)

    • Health

  • I’m currently accepting finished drafts under 80,000 words.

  • Authors of all backgrounds are welcome, but I won’t accept:

    • Political propaganda

    • Non-consensual romance

    • Taboo relationships

    • Excessive self-harm

    • Glorified abuse

    • Racism and sexism

    • Religious proselytizing

    There are exceptions to any rule. Please reach out if you think your book handles the above topics tastefully, and I’ll decide if it’s a good fit.

  • Editing takes time. You may be placed on a waiting list after your preliminary review. Payment will only happen once your order is actively in process. The turnaround time depends on the length and content of your draft, but will typically take 1-3 months.

Pricing

Line Editing - $0.05 Per Word

  • Clarity and consistency

  • General proofreading

  • Grammatical corrections

  • Sentence and general flow

  • Dialogue improvement

  • Manuscript critique

Proofreading - $0.02 Per Word

  • Spelling and grammar

  • Punctuation

  • Basic formatting

  • Incorrect word usage

  • Paragraph division

  • Bad habits analysis

Book Copy - $0.10 Per Word

  • Hook and blurb development

  • KDP Rocket Keyword Analysis

  • Short character descriptions

  • Category recommendations

  • Metadata “cheat sheet” form

  • Additional upon request

Try before you buy.

Fill out the form below with your contact info and details about your book. If I feel your story is a good fit for my editing approach, then I’ll reach out to set up a FREE trial edit.