Editing that respects the book you meant to write
Developmental, line and copy editing from editors who have worked through hundreds of manuscripts. No guesswork, no re-dos. Just a manuscript ready to publish, with you or anywhere else.
Built for authors with a draft in hand
First-time authors
You have written it. Now it needs a professional eye before anyone else’s.
Experts with a rough manuscript
Strong ideas, uneven pages. We bring the structure up to the level of the thinking.
Authors publishing elsewhere
Editing stands alone. Take the finished manuscript wherever you choose to publish.
Three levels of edit, one standard
Everything below is scoped to your manuscript at the outset. No a la carte surprises.
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Developmental edit
Structure, argument and pacing, worked through chapter by chapter.
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Line edit
Sentence-level rhythm, clarity and voice, without flattening how you sound.
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Copyedit
Grammar, consistency and style, to a house style sheet built for your book.
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Proofread
The final pass on typeset pages before anything goes to print.
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Editorial letter
A written assessment of what works, what does not, and exactly what to do about it.
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Rights retained
Your manuscript, your copyright. Always.
Manuscript to publish-ready in 6–10 weeks
Assessment
A full read and an editorial letter that sets the plan for the edit.
Developmental
Structural revisions worked through with you, section by section.
Line and copy
Sentence-level edit and a consistent style sheet for the whole book.
Proof
The final pass on typeset pages, ready for print or submission.