Developmental editing
A developmental edit is all about helping you identify and solve the big-picture storytelling issues in a completed draft of your book.
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Manuscript critique
A manuscript critique provides you with general guidance on the big-picture storytelling aspects of your novel. I’ll explain what is and isn’t working and highlight the areas that need the most attention.
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Line and copy-editing
This sentence-level editing checks your manuscript for errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling. As well as that, I’ll make sure readers don’t stumble over awkward sentences or misinterpret ambiguous phrases.
Learn more about line and copy-editing.
Add-on: Proofreading
This is the very last thing that should be done to your text – it’s the final check for any lingering typographical errors. We’ll send your manuscript to someone else for this, as a fresh pair of eyes is of paramount importance at this stage.
Add-on: Submissions package guidance
If you’re planning to submit your novel to agents and publishers, I can help you refine your your query letter and synopsis.
Add-on: Blurb writing or review
If you’re planning to independently publish, I can help you create and refine the back-cover blurb for your book, which is a crucial element of your marketing.