Short answer: you can’t read your own work like a stranger.
What I bring:

• Fresh eyes to catch blind spots and gaps.

• Perspective on structure, pacing, and voice (I’m not attached to your darlings).

• Craft & standards so your manuscript meets industry expectations.

Unsure what to book? Start with a Mini-Critique → (link to your consult/critique).

A: AI is a fast flashlight. I’m the seasoned guide.

Use AI to tidy lines; I protect voice, structure, pacing, and the reader’s experience.

Best of both: bring me your AI-cleaned draft and I’ll refine the craft with human judgment and care.

A: When in doubt, begin with a Critique. It’s a gentle, honest look at structure, pacing, and voice that points you to the best next step—copyedit, coaching, or more drafting. If you’d like help choosing, book a quick, free consult and I’ll steer you.

A: Absolutely. I’ll give you clear next steps and kind, practical notes.

A: Projects requiring legal/medical review, hate content, or work outside my expertise. If I’m not the best fit, I’ll say so and suggest options.

A: Tell me about your project and goals, then send a short sample (5–10 double-spaced pages) if you have one. I’ll review, confirm scope, quote, and timeline—then we schedule your spot.

A: Yes—on request I can edit 1–2 pages so you can see my approach before booking.

A: Critiques are per-page; copyedits are hourly/estimated to a per-page range; specialty items (queries, synopses, poetry, web content) are flat or custom. One “page” = ~250 words, double-spaced, 12-pt. I’ll give you a clear estimate before we begin.

A: For larger projects, yes—milestone billing is available.

A: Sometimes, depending on my calendar and the project’s complexity. If it’s urgent, ask—I’ll let you know what’s realistic.

A: Yes. I edit fiction, memoir, children’s books, short stories, poetry, and website content, plus query/synopsis and lit-mag submissions.

A: Simple arc: We Connect → I Review → You Revise. You’ll receive clear notes (and Track Changes if we’re editing) plus practical next steps so you’re never guessing.

A: Yes—Microsoft Word .docx with Track Changes is my default. I can work from Google Docs if needed; Scrivener projects should be exported to Word.

A: I preserve your voice. I’ll make surgical line edits where appropriate and suggest rewrites with examples, but I don’t ghostwrite.

A: Your voice wins. We’ll discuss the intent and choose the fix that serves your story.

A: It depends on length and level of edit. A short critique can be days; a full-length copyedit is usually weeks or months. I’ll give you a start date and delivery window up front.

A: I invoice electronically. A deposit secures your spot; the balance is due at delivery (for larger projects we can schedule milestones). All details arrive with your booking confirmation.

A: Word .docx in 12-pt, double-spaced, with standard margins. Please remove extraneous styling so all the attention can go to your words.

A: Yes. I treat every project as confidential and will sign an NDA on request. I never share pages, quotes, or screenshots without your written permission.

A: No editor can promise that. I can promise careful craft, clarity, and a kinder path through revisions.

A: Then we shape it together. Coaching helps you strengthen structure and voice before you invest in heavy editing.

A: Lightly—as a helper, not a decision-maker. I may use private or local tools to spot patterns or brainstorm options, but I don’t upload full manuscripts to public systems. Every suggestion is reviewed by me and shaped to your voice. You can always opt out.

Want the full details? Read my AI & Manuscript Privacy → /privacy-policy/#ai-privacy

A: Use caution. Public tools can store inputs. If you experiment, share short excerpts, remove names/identifiers, and avoid spoilers or endings. I’m happy to suggest safer workflows—or we can stay fully human.

A: I understand that some authors use AI for brainstorming, outlining, or polishing their ideas—and that’s fine as long as you let me know upfront. What I cannot take on are projects that are fully AI-generated without disclosure.

A: Under current U.S. copyright law, fully AI-generated text cannot be copyrighted because copyright requires a human author. This means a manuscript written entirely by AI would not be protected legally, nor would most publishers accept it.

AI-assisted writing is a different matter—if you, as the author, substantially revise, guide, and shape the material, then your creative input may qualify the final work for copyright protection. But the line can be blurry, and every publisher may interpret it differently.

That’s why I only edit manuscripts where you remain the creative originator. My role is to help you protect and polish your authentic voice—so your work can move forward with both confidence and legal clarity.

A: Plagiarism and undisclosed AI use are serious concerns. If I believe either might be present, I will pause editing and reach out to you right away. In some cases, this may be grounds for canceling the project. My goal is to protect both you as the author and the integrity of your work.

A: Yes. If you’ve used AI in a way that contributes directly to the text, it should be acknowledged. Current industry standards, such as the Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed., 14.112), provide guidance for citing AI-generated content.