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Book EditingEditing that makes your book clearer, stronger and unmistakably yours.
A professional editor reads your manuscript closely, explains what works and what could work better, and helps you shape every page without losing your voice.
Everything your book needs at this stage.
- Developmental edit: structure, pacing, story arc and argument
- Line edit: clarity, flow, rhythm and word choice, sentence by sentence
- Copy edit: grammar, consistency, facts and style
- An editorial letter that explains every major suggestion
- Tracked changes you accept or reject
- A follow up call to talk through the edit
Clear steps, and you approve each one.
Sample and assessment
Your editor reads a sample and recommends the level of edit your book needs.
The edit
A full pass with tracked changes, comments and an editorial letter.
Your revisions
You revise with the notes, and ask questions whenever you need to.
Final polish
A last pass to make sure every change fits together.
Is this right for you?
- You have a finished draft and want it to read professionally
- You are not sure whether your structure is working
- You plan to publish and want the book ready for readers
Four things we put in writing before you pay a cent.
Your book stays yours
You keep 100% of your rights and royalties. Your book is published in your own accounts, under your name.
You approve, then you pay
Work is split into milestones. Each payment comes only after you have reviewed and approved the last step.
One person you know
A named editor leads your book from start to finish. You always know who to call.
No empty promises
We never promise sales, rankings or bestseller status. We promise careful work, clear dates and honest answers.
Honest answers about Book Editing.
What is the difference between line editing and copy editing?
A line edit improves how your sentences read. A copy edit makes them correct and consistent. Many books benefit from both.
Will you change my voice?
No. A good edit sharpens your voice. You approve or reject every change.
Do you edit fiction and nonfiction?
Yes: memoir, business and nonfiction, novels, faith books and children's books.
Let's talk about your book.
A free 30 minute Publishing Roadmap call with an editor. You leave with a written plan, whatever you decide.