My Services
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Every great manuscript starts with a strong foundation. Developmental editing is a collaborative, big-picture editing service designed to help you shape your manuscript into the strongest version of itself before focusing on sentence-level revisions.
During a developmental edit, I evaluate the core elements of your manuscript, including structure, pacing, plot, character development, world-building, point of view, theme, and overall narrative flow. You'll receive thoughtful, in-depth feedback that identifies what's working, pinpoints areas that need strengthening, and provides clear, actionable recommendations for revision.
$0.025 per word
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Once your manuscript's foundation is in place, line editing brings your prose to life. This service focuses on the craft of your writing at the sentence and paragraph level, refining your language while preserving your unique voice.
During a line edit, I examine your manuscript for clarity, flow, style, tone, and consistency. I strengthen sentence structure, improve transitions, eliminate repetition, and refine word choice to ensure every line serves your story. The goal isn't to rewrite your work—it's to enhance it, making your prose more engaging, immersive, and effective without losing what makes it yours.
$0.02 per word
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Copy editing is the final step in polishing your manuscript before proofreading or publication. This service focuses on accuracy, consistency, and readability, ensuring your writing is clean, professional, and ready for readers.
During a copy edit, I correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax while checking for consistency in capitalization, hyphenation, formatting, timeline, character names, and other stylistic details. I also address awkward phrasing, continuity issues, and minor inconsistencies that can distract readers from your story. Every edit is made with care to preserve your voice and maintain the tone and style that make your writing uniquely yours.
$0.015 per word
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Proofreading is the final quality check before your manuscript is published, printed, or submitted. This service is designed to catch the small errors that remain after editing, ensuring your work is polished, professional, and ready for readers.
During a proofread, I carefully review your manuscript for lingering spelling, grammar, punctuation, typographical, and formatting errors. I also check for inconsistencies in spacing, capitalization, page formatting, and other surface-level details that can affect the reading experience. Unlike developmental, line, or copy editing, proofreading does not involve rewriting or restructuring your manuscript—it is the last pass to ensure every detail is as clean and accurate as possible.
$0.01 per word
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Sometimes you don't need an editor—you need a reader. A beta read offers honest, thoughtful feedback from the perspective of your target audience, helping you understand how your manuscript lands before you invest in professional editing or publication.
As your beta reader, I'll evaluate your manuscript's overall readability, pacing, character development, plot, emotional impact, world-building, and reader engagement. Rather than making in-text edits, I'll provide detailed feedback on what captivated me, where I became confused or disengaged, and which areas could be strengthened to create a more immersive and satisfying reading experience.
$0.005 per word