Original passage
She sat down slowly in the old chair by the window, and she listened very carefully to the sound of the rain that was falling against the glass, and it made her remember the summer that she had spent at her grandmother’s house.
Editing, considered
A fresh perspective. A more considered draft.
After months with a manuscript, it is hard to see it clearly. Our editors read as your future readers will – noticing what works, what drifts and what could land with more power – and explain every suggestion.
- An editor experienced in your genre
- Tracked changes and clear notes you can accept or decline
- Your voice and intent protected at every stage
Editorial services
Different edits. Different purposes.
Each stage of editing looks at your manuscript from a different distance. We will recommend only what it needs.
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Manuscript assessment
A detailed report on strengths, structure and priorities before you revise.
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Developmental editing
Big-picture feedback on plot, pacing, argument and character.
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Line editing
Sentence-level work on rhythm, clarity and voice, paragraph by paragraph.
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Copyediting
Grammar, consistency and style checked against a clear style sheet.
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Proofreading
A final, careful read to catch the small errors before publication.
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Editorial style sheet
A record of spellings, names and choices to keep future books consistent.
Editorial demonstration
Keep the meaning. Let the sentence breathe.
Good editing is often subtraction. Here is how a single passage might be tightened while keeping the author’s voice intact.
Edited passage
In the old chair by the window, she listened to the rain against the glass and remembered that summer at her grandmother’s.
Remove repetition
Repeated “and” clauses were folded into one clear, flowing sentence.
Protect the image
The rain on the glass stays – it is the heart of the moment.
Let the reader infer
Small cuts trust the reader to feel the memory without explanation.
Editorial workflow
A clear route through revision.
You always know what is being edited, why, and what comes next.
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Assess
We read a sample or the full manuscript and recommend the right level of edit.
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First edit
Your editor works through the manuscript with tracked changes and notes.
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Edit
Suggestions are explained, so you can decide with confidence.
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Author revisions
You revise at your own pace, with your editor available for questions.
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Final review
A last pass confirms changes and prepares the text for publication.
Before we begin
Not sure which edit you need? Start with the draft.
Send a sample chapter and we will tell you honestly what your manuscript needs most – and what it doesn’t.
- A sample chapter or the full manuscript
- Your genre and intended readers
- Any feedback you have already received
Start with a sample. We will recommend the level of editing your manuscript needs and explain why.
No. Our editors work to strengthen your voice, and every change is a suggestion you can accept or decline.
Most edits take two to six weeks depending on length, the type of edit and how many rounds are included.
A Word document or Google Doc is ideal. We return your manuscript with tracked changes and comments.
Free consultation
Let’s look at what your manuscript needs.
Tell us about your manuscript and where you are in the process. We will reply with an honest recommendation and next step.
Not sure what stage you’re at? Say so – helping you decide is part of the conversation.