Editorial Services
Comprehensive editing from concept to publication-ready manuscript
Professional Manuscript Editing
Our editorial team consists of experienced editors who have worked with authors across literary fiction, poetry, memoir, and narrative non-fiction. We provide honest, constructive feedback designed to strengthen your manuscript while respecting your authorial voice. Every edit is a collaboration, not a directive.
Developmental Editing
For manuscripts needing structural refinement or conceptual guidance. Developmental editors analyze narrative architecture, character arcs, pacing, dialogue, thematic coherence, and plot logic. Ideal for early-stage manuscripts or complete rewrites.
- Story structure and narrative flow
- Character development and motivation
- Thematic resonance
- Dialogue authenticity
- Pacing and tension
- Point of view consistency
Line Editing
Sentence-by-sentence refinement for prose clarity, style, and readability. Line editors examine word choice, sentence structure, voice consistency, and rhythm. This level of editing preserves your unique voice while enhancing impact and precision.
- Prose style and voice
- Word choice and diction
- Sentence construction
- Rhythm and pacing
- Repetition and redundancy
- Clarity and concision
Copyediting
Technical editing addressing grammar, punctuation, syntax, spelling, and style consistency. Copyeditors ensure your manuscript adheres to professional publishing standards while maintaining readability and your authorial intent.
- Grammar and syntax
- Punctuation standards
- Spelling accuracy
- Style consistency (AP, Chicago, etc.)
- Capitalization and formatting
- Citation accuracy
Proofreading
Final-stage review of typeset pages to catch remaining errors before printing. Proofreaders identify spelling, punctuation, and formatting issues while ensuring page proofs match intended design specifications. Essential before going to print.
- Typographical errors
- Spacing and formatting
- Page breaks
- Cross-references accuracy
- Header/footer consistency
- Design specification compliance
Our Editorial Process
Initial Consultation
We meet with you to understand your manuscript, goals, and vision. What kind of editorial feedback are you seeking? What's your timeline? What are your concerns about the manuscript? This conversation shapes our editorial approach.
Manuscript Assessment
Your editor conducts a thorough read of the complete manuscript, taking notes on structure, voice, pacing, character development, and overall strengths and weaknesses. This becomes the foundation for detailed editorial feedback.
Detailed Editorial Letter
You receive a comprehensive editorial letter (typically 3-5 pages) outlining major strengths, specific areas for revision, questions for you to consider, and recommendations for improvement. Constructive, professional, honest.
Marked Manuscript
Along with the editorial letter, you receive your manuscript with track changes showing suggested edits. These suggestions are collaborative—not mandatory. You can accept, modify, or reject any suggestion.
Revision & Follow-Up
You revise based on the editorial feedback. Once you've completed revisions, we schedule a follow-up consultation to discuss any questions that arose during the revision process and address remaining concerns.
Final Review
If a second round of editing is agreed upon, your editor reviews the revised manuscript to ensure changes have been successfully implemented and the manuscript is ready for the next stage of production.
Editing Rates
Developmental Editing
Comprehensive structural analysis with detailed editorial letter and marked manuscript.
Minimum project: £600
Line Editing
Sentence-by-sentence refinement for prose clarity and style.
Minimum project: £400
Copyediting
Technical editing for grammar, punctuation, and style consistency.
Minimum project: £250
Proofreading
Final review of typeset pages before printing.
Minimum project: £200
All rates are estimates. Final pricing depends on manuscript length, complexity, and turnaround time. We provide detailed quotes before beginning work.
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