Editing Services
Why Edit?
Editing matters. You may have brilliant ideas and a strong voice, but small things—repetition, awkward flow, grammar glitches—can distract your reader or muddle your message. That’s where I come in.
A good editor doesn’t rewrite your work—they refine it. I help your writing say what you actually meant to say, only sharper, cleaner, and with fewer unnecessary adverbs hanging around like party guests who won’t leave.
Whether you’re writing a novel, a blog, a business doc, or your online dating profile (hey, I don’t judge), I’ll help you make it clear, concise, and compelling.
The Right Editor for You
Hiring an editor isn’t just about finding someone with a red pen and a grammar obsession—it’s about finding the right person for your work.
Every editor has a different style, voice, and approach. Some are strict. Some are soft. Some want to rewrite every sentence in sight. That might be perfect for one writer—and completely wrong for another. That’s why I encourage you to request sample edits from a few editors, compare the feedback, and see who really gets your work.
You should feel seen, not steamrolled. Your voice should come through—just cleaner, sharper, more powerful. If my style isn’t what you need? No hard feelings. What matters most is that your writing gets the care it deserves.
But if my notes make you say, “Yes! That’s what I meant to say!”—then hey, we might just be a great fit.
I’m here to collaborate, not control. To elevate your work, not hijack it. Let’s find out if we click.
Developmental Edit
What It Is: Big-picture feedback on structure, plot, pacing, character development, logic gaps, and overall clarity.
What It’s For: Manuscripts in early or mid-stage development that need a structural overhaul or strategic insight.
What You Get: A detailed editorial letter, in-document notes, and honest (but kind) feedback on what’s working, what’s not, and how to fix it.
My Take: This is the "tear it down to build it better" phase. I’ll be your story architect—minus the hard hat.
Line Edit
What It Is: Sentence-level editing that focuses on flow, voice, rhythm, word choice, and readability.
What It’s For: Drafts that are structurally sound but need smoothing, tightening, or energizing.
What You Get: Edited document with tracked changes and margin comments on sentence rewrites, phrasing suggestions, and tone adjustments.
My Take: This is the sweet spot where I make your sentences sing without turning them into somebody else’s karaoke version.
Copy Edit
What It Is: Technical editing that focuses on grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, and adherence to style guides.
What It’s For: Final or near-final drafts that are solid on content but need a sharp eye on the rules.
What You Get: A clean, professional manuscript free of pesky errors, with style consistency throughout (APA, CMOS, your custom house style—I got you).
My Take: This is the “make it look smart” pass. I won't touch your voice, just give it a spit-shine and a style check.
Proofread
What It Is: The final eagle-eye pass to catch typos, spacing issues, extra commas, and the sneaky stuff everyone else missed.
What It’s For: Projects that are ready to publish but just need a final quality check.
What You Get: A clean, error-free version that’s ready for prime time. I’ll double-check formatting, consistency, and punctuation without touching content.
My Take: Think of me as your literary bouncer—nothing embarrassing gets through the door.