Services

If there is a specific service you want that is not listed below, please get in touch for a customised quotation.

Developmental Editing

Some stories hook you from the first sentence; others take a little longer to unfold. Most readers decide whether to continue within the first few pages, which makes a compelling start essential. A first‑chapter analysis gives you a clear read on how effectively your opening sets tone, stakes, and reader expectations. I look closely at:

• Narrative setup: how you introduce the world, characters and conflict

• Voice and tone: the rhythm and style of the prose, and how it establishes mood

• Character introduction: what we learn about the protagonist and their motivations

• Theme emergence: early hints of the book’s deeper ideas or emotional core

• Pacing and tension: how you balance exposition and intrigue

• Reader engangement: whether the opening compels the reader to continue

You will receive an editorial letter with a clear roadmap for revision.
Please allow 1-4 weeks for this service.

Line and Copy Editing

A line and copy edit refines your manuscript at the sentence level, strengthening how the writing reads, sounds, and carries meaning. I focus on:

• Sentence flow: smoothing awkward phrasing and improving rhythm

• Clarity and tone: ensuring the voice is strong and consistent

• Word choice: tightening language for precision and effect

• Emotional resonance: enhancing the reader’s experience at the line level

• Grammar and mechanics: fixing errors and inconsistencies

• Punctuation: ensuring clarity and correctness

• Style guide alignment: I am proficient in Chicago/Oxford rules

• Fact and continuity checks: catching contradictions, timeline slips, or repeated details

You will receive your manuscript back with editing done directly on the page (with Track Changes in Word), a style sheet, and, if desired, a 30 minute call to discuss my comments.
Please allow 4-8 weeks for this service.

First Chapter Analysis

Once your manuscript is complete, I offer a developmental edit that looks at the story as a whole and helps you shape your work into its strongest form before any line‑level refinement begins. I will look closely at:

• Story structure: whether the narrative or argument is shaped effectively

• Voice and tone: consistency and strength of the narrative voice

• Character development: clarity, motivation, and emotional arc

• Thematic clarity: what the book is about and how well that comes through

• Pacing and flow: how momentum is built or lost

• Reader engagement: whether the manuscript pulls the reader forward

You will receive an editorial letter and, if desired, a 30 minute call to discuss my comments.
Please allow 2-6 weeks for this service.

Sensitivity Reading

A sensitivity reading provides a careful review of your manuscript to ensure that representations of cultures, identities, and lived experiences are accurate, respectful, and free from unintended harm. I examine the text through the lens of the communities portrayed and offer targeted recommendations to strengthen authenticity, nuance, and credibility. This service is not about censoring your story, but rather strengthening it with by ensuring outdated and/or offensive language is pointed out.

You receive a clear, actionable report outlining revisions that support both artistic integrity and responsible storytelling.

You will receive an editorial letter and, if desired, a 30 minute call to discuss my comments.
Please allow 2-6 weeks for this service.

Copy Editing

Copy editing is the final step if you're confident in your writing and simply need me to check spelling and grammar. I offer this service by reviewing your manuscript line by line, correcting errors, tightening phrasing where needed, and ensuring every detail aligns with your chosen style guide. This service includes:

• Grammar and mechanics: fixing errors and inconsistencies

• Punctuation: ensuring clarity and correctness

• Style guide alignment: I am proficient in Chicago/Oxford rules

• Fact and continuity checks: catching contradictions, timeline slips, or repeated details

You will receive your manuscript back with editing done directly on the page (with Track Changes in Word) and a style sheet.
Please allow 4-6 weeks for this service.

Manuscript Assessment

Wheter you're completely finished or almost there, a manuscript assessment gives you an evaluation of your entire manuscript. You will receive clear, constructive guidance on what’s strong, what needs attention, and the most effective ways to elevate the manuscript as a whole, and how to move forward. I will provide:

• Big‑picture analysis: strengths, weaknesses, and how well the manuscript achieves its goals

• Story and structure review: plot, pacing, narrative arc, and cohesion

• Character and voice evaluation: clarity, motivation, consistency, and tone

• Marketability insights: genre fit, audience expectations, and publishing potential

• Actionable recommendations: specific guidance on how to improve the manuscript’s overall effectiveness

You will receive an editorial letter and, if desired, a 30 minute call to discuss my comments.
Please allow 2-6 weeks for this service.