Singular book Editing Services
Developmental Editing
$0.025/word
A deep, collaborative edit that works through your manuscript one chapter at a time to sharpen structure, elevate storytelling, and bring your vision to life.
What You get
Editorial Report
In-manuscript comments
One-hour Consultation
Manuscript Revision Guide
Resource Sheet
Email Q&A Follow-Up
Review of 5k Word Revision Plan
I’ll read your manuscript from beginning to end, leaving thoughtful margin notes as I go. Along the way, I’ll highlight areas that may need attention—like character growth, pacing, dialogue, plot threads, chapter structure, and narrative voice—while also pointing out what’s already working well. The goal is to help you strengthen your story for a better shot at agent representation or self-publishing success.
in-Depth Breakdown
You will receive an editorial report. I’ll focus on the core strengths of your manuscript—narrative structure, plot development, character arcs, setting and world-building, writing technique, and how your story fits into the current market.
You’ll receive detailed feedback within each chapter, highlighting both what’s working and what improvements could elevate the story.
I’ll send you a manuscript revision guide and a customised resource sheet to help you address weak areas of your manuscript.
A one-hour consultation will be provided within 2 months following the edit to chat through new ideas or work through questions you might have for me
I will review a revision plan for your next draft (maximum 5,000 words) within two months of the edit.
Line Editing
A sentence-focused edit that enhances your writing’s style and flow, tailored to your unique voice and publishing journey.
$0.021/word
In-manuscript comment
Editing Notes
Resource Sheet
Review of Changes
Free Blurb Edit
What You get
Using Microsoft Word’s Tracked Changes feature, I’ll edit your manuscript line by line to refine your prose and correct a wide range of issues. This includes improving sentence flow, shifting passive voice to active where needed, fixing awkward phrasing, and adjusting for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax. I’ll also address consistency, clarity, repetition, tone, factual accuracy, sentence length, show vs. tell, capitalization, paragraph breaks, and anything else that disrupts smooth, effective storytelling.
You’ll also receive a personalized resource sheet designed to support your ongoing growth as a writer, offering guidance and tools tailored to your unique craft
You’ll receive a fully edited manuscript with all revisions clearly marked using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes.
For line editing and heavier editing, reviews of changes are available for an additional charge.
In-Depth Breakdown
Copy Editing
A technical, language-level edit focused on polishing grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency. I’ll clean up errors, correct syntax, and ensure your manuscript is sharp, clean, and ready for formatting or publication—without rewriting your style or voice.
$0.020/word
What You get
In-manuscript comments
Style-Sheet
Editing Notes
Resource Sheet
Review of Changes
Free Blurb Edit
Using Tracked Changes in Microsoft Word, I’ll review your manuscript line by line to correct surface-level issues and tighten your prose. This includes adjusting active and passive voice, resolving awkward or clunky sentences, correcting capitalization, ensuring consistency, and verifying factual accuracy. I’ll refine grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling, and sentence length, and also check for repetition, paragraph structure, and typos—making sure every line is clean, clear, and ready for the next stage..
You will receive a a style sheet will be sent to you outlining all of my key editorial decisions. A review of any changes you make based on my edits is included within eight weeks of the edit.
You will also receive a fully edited manuscript marked up in Microsoft Word using the Track Changes feature.
In-Depth Breakdown
Line + Copy Editing
$0.023/word
This comprehensive edit combines the best of both worlds—style and precision. This involves refining your sentences for clarity, tone, and flow while correcting grammar, punctuation, and usage errors. It’s ideal for authors who want polished, publication-ready prose without sacrificing voice or rhythm. Every sentence gets the attention it deserves—both creatively and technically.
*Recommended versus Copy or Line Editing Alone depending on your needs
What You get
In-manuscript comments
Style-Sheet
Editing Notes
Resource Sheet
Review of Changes
Free Blurb Edit
I’ll edit your manuscript line by line using Tracked Changes in Microsoft Word, combining the precision of copy editing with the style-focused detail of line editing. This includes correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax, while also enhancing sentence flow, clarity, and tone. I’ll address passive voice, awkward phrasing, consistency, repetition, and more—refining your writing on both a technical and stylistic level to ensure your manuscript is clean, engaging, and publication-ready
You’ll receive a fully edited manuscript with all revisions clearly marked using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes.
You’ll also receive a personalized resource sheet designed to support your ongoing growth as a writer, offering guidance and tools tailored to your unique craft
Alongside that, I’ll provide a personalized style sheet outlining the key editorial decisions made throughout the document.
A complimentary review of any revisions you make (based on my edits) is also included, valid for up to eight weeks after delivery.
In-Depth Breakdown
Proofreading
$0.014/word
For Final Drafts Only*
For Drafts After Line or Copy Editing*
Proofreading is the final check before your manuscript goes out into the world. I’ll catch typos, punctuation slips, and small formatting errors to ensure a clean, professional finish. This service is ideal for near-final drafts that have already been edited.
What You get
Using Microsoft Word’s Tracked Changes feature, I’ll edit your manuscript line by line to correct capitalization, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and any lingering typos.
Manuscript Assessments
$0.015/word
A comprehensive and diagnostic assessment to strengthen your manuscript and guide you in revisions
What You get
Editorial Report
Manuscript revision guide
resource sheet
Review of 5k Word Revision Plan
In-Depth Breakdown
You will receive an editorial report. I’ll focus on the core strengths of your manuscript—narrative structure, plot development, character arcs, setting and world-building, writing technique, and how your story fits into the current market.
I’ll send you a manuscript revision guide and a customised resource sheet to help you address weak areas of your manuscript.
I will review a revision plan for your next draft (maximum 5,000 words) within two months of the assessment.
Follow-up questions will be taken via email.
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