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You’ve poured your heart and mind into writing a book, and now you’re ready to take the next step: professional editing.

Whether you're aiming for traditional publication (with an agent or press) or self-publishing, a polished manuscript is essential for success. Readers today expect high-quality writing.

Poorly written, unedited books are quickly dismissed, leading to negative reviews and increased rejection rates. Let us handle the meticulous editing process, freeing you to focus on your next creative project.

Our book editing services include manuscript critiques, developmental editing, line- and copyediting, and proofreading. We work with fiction and nonfiction across a wide range of genres and subjects.

Our á la carte rates range from $25 to $55 per thousand words, with discounted package rates available.

 

Editorial Services

Receive 10% off by bundling two or more services.

 

Manuscript Critique

a big-picture assessment

Ready to get feedback on your book? A manuscript critique is a careful read-through of your story or nonfiction work. We'll take a close look at all the important narrative elements and offer valuable insights to guide your revision process.

What you get:

  • A full read-through of your manuscript

  • A comprehensive editorial letter with 8–10 pages of honest and insightful feedback on your manuscript

  • A valuable opportunity to discuss the feedback with your editor and create a plan for revisions


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Developmental Editing

a big-picture edit

Ready to take your book to the next level? A developmental edit goes beyond just fixing typos—it's a deep dive into the heart of your story.

What you get:

  • A full read-through of your manuscript

  • An in-depth editorial letter with 10–15 pages of feedback, highlighting your book's strengths and areas for improvement

  • Insightful comments directly within your manuscript, providing actionable advice for revision

  • Two hours of follow-up support with your editor, including the option for a one-on-one consultation call to discuss the feedback in detail


Line- & Copyediting

a sentence-level edit

Ready to polish your writing? Our line and copy edit is where the magic happens. We'll meticulously refine your manuscript at the sentence and paragraph level.

what you get:

  • One line- and copyediting pass through your manuscript

  • A marked-up draft with your editor's edits, comments, and suggestions

  • For selected projects, a custom style sheet to ensure consistency throughout your manuscript

  • One hour of email support to answer your questions


Packages

 

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Everything Edit Package

A Comprehensive Edit

The Everything Edit Package is your ultimate editing experience. This comprehensive package includes two key stages: a developmental edit followed by a combined line and copy edit.

What you get:

  • A 10% discount with our package rate

  • An in-depth editorial letter with 10–15 pages of feedback, providing a roadmap for revisions

  • Insightful comments directly within your manuscript

  • A thorough line and copy edit of your revised manuscript

  • Three hours of follow-up support from your editors, including the option to schedule a call with your developmental editor


Artful Polish Package

line & copy edit + proofread

The Artful Polish Package gives your book the final polish it deserves. This package combines two essential stages: a line and copy edit followed by a proofread.

What you get:

  • A 10% discount with our package rate

  • A thorough line and copy edit of your manuscript

  • Meticulous proofreading of your manuscript

  • Proofreading of your book jacket copy (up to 250 words)

  • A custom style sheet to ensure consistency throughout your work

  • Two hours of email support to answer your questions


✎ The Editorial Process

  1. Fill out our contact form below and upload a writing sample.

  2. Review our proposal, which includes a quote and estimated timeframe.

  3. Sign the editorial contract and submit your deposit (usually 50%).

  4. Submit your manuscript files.

  5. Relax! We'll take care of the rest.


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What People Say

The professionalism and depth of your critique are exactly what I paid for…. You specifically addressed areas I knew needed addressing but did not truly know where to start. You have provided excellent direction. I am excited to get started on revisions from your recommendations.

— Anthony Y., sci-fi novelist

I was so excited to see the draft yesterday…. I love how you structure a sentence!! I wish you could hear what is in my brain and put it on paper. It would be so much better!

— Renee P., memoirist

Thank you for doing a great job editing my book. I read over your detailed assessment of my book and thought your comments were spot-on. It was exactly what I was wanting. I always thought Chapter 3 was awkward in terms of flow and you helped me see it in a doable way.

— Connie L., self-help author


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