Editing Services
From first spark to final polish, I help you bring clarity, heart, and craft to the page.
Editing that Honors Your Voice & Sharpens Your Story
From first spark to final polish, I help you bring clarity, heart, and craft to the page.
Whether you’re wrestling a first draft into shape or giving your manuscript one last read before sending it into the world, you don’t have to do it alone.
Critiques
See your story through an editor’s eyes.
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Mini-Critique — A quick, professional gut check on your story’s potential and strengths. Perfect for asking, Does it work?
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First Fifty — A thorough, detailed review of your opening pages, hook, and voice to help you launch strong.
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Comprehensive Critique — A deep dive into your manuscript’s structure, characterization, pacing, and more. Includes extensive notes + in-manuscript comments. I provide an individualized quote after reviewing a sample of your work.
Coaching & Development
Guided support for shaping your manuscript.
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Manuscript Coaching — Mentoring for new fiction writers, combining feedback, line edits, and strategy so you can confidently revise the rest of your book.
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Memoir Development — Identifying your story’s through-line, voice, and structure while respecting the unique challenges of memoir writing.
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Children’s Book Critiques — Substantive feedback for picture books and chapter books, tailored for young readers.
Editing
Refining every sentence without losing your voice.
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Copyedits — Grammar, clarity, pacing, and voice-level adjustments to ensure your story flows. Includes big-picture attention where needed.
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Proofreading — The final polish for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
Every project is unique. I provide individualized quotes after reviewing a sample of your work and discussing your goals.
Specialty Services
The finishing touches & unique projects.
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Query & Synopsis Critiques
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Literary Magazine Submissions
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Poetry & Lyrics Feedback
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Short Stories
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Website Content Editing
I tailor each quote to the project.
How It Works
We Connect
You share your project and your goals with me.
I Review
You receive honest, constructive feedback.
You Revise
With a clear path forward.
Confidential by default. I don’t upload full manuscripts to public AI tools. Policy →
Not Sure Where to Begin?
Let’s work together to polish your manuscript and preserve your story’s heart so it reaches the readers who need it most. Book A Consultation🌐 AI Policy
I edit only human-authored or AI-assisted manuscripts where the writer remains the creative originator. Fully AI-generated manuscripts are not eligible for editing, as they cannot be copyrighted and are generally not accepted by publishers. Transparency protects both your voice and your goals.