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, copyediting (may include line editing), 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 Professional assessment (Editorial Letter)
A manuscript critique is a big-picture evaluation of your manuscript and is a recommended first step. After our editor reads your manuscript, you'll receive 8 to 10 pages of editorial feedback that addresses your book's strengths and weaknesses, structure and organization, character and setting, thesis and argument, narrative pacing, and more.
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Developmental Editing
a Content edit (Editorial Letter + Margin Notes)
Developmental editing is a high-level edit of your book that includes a written critique and margin notes. You'll receive an editorial letter that addresses the strengths and weaknesses of your book, structure and organization, character and setting (for fiction and memoir), thesis and argument (for nonfiction), and narrative pacing, plus you'll get feedback and suggestions inserted in the margins of your manuscript. This is an excellent choice for every writer.
Copyediting
A Sentence-level edit & Correction
Copyediting combines a sentence-level edit with a technical correction of your manuscript. We elevate your writing to an artful level by eliminating awkward phrasing, wordiness, and redundancies and fixing errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. This service is recommended for most books and is a must-have step before you submit to literary agents or self-publish.
Packages
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Everything Edit Package
A Developmental Edit + CopyEdit
The Everything Edit Package is a comprehensive edit and the best option if you plan to query agents or self-publish and want your book to stand out from the crowd. With this discounted package, you'll get two rounds of editing: a developmental edit followed by a copyedit. Included are two hours of follow-up support from your editors.
Artful Polish Package
A copyedit + proofread
The Artful Polish Package is the ultimate combination of services to get your book ready for self-publication. With this discounted package, you'll get two rounds of editing: a copyedit followed by a proofread. We’ll make sure your writing is correct, clear, and consistent (the three C’s of copyediting).
✎ The Editorial Process
Fill out our contact form below and upload a writing sample.
Review our proposal, which includes a quote and estimated timeframe.
Sign the editorial contract and submit your deposit (usually 50%).
Submit your manuscript files.
Relax! We'll take care of the rest.
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What People Say
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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
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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
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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