Editorial services
The right edit, at the right time.
Authors often confuse assessment, developmental editing, copyediting and proofreading. Each does something different — and order matters.
A professional manuscript evaluation identifying strengths, weaknesses, structural concerns, pacing, characterisation, argument, consistency and revision priorities.
Best for authors asking: “What does my manuscript need next?”
Explore Editorial Assessment →- ✓Full manuscript review
- ✓Editorial report
- ✓Strengths
- ✓Weaknesses
- ✓Priority issues
- ✓Revision recommendations
- ✓Next-step roadmap
Big-picture editing. We work on the architecture of the book before a single sentence is polished.
Best for authors asking: “The story or argument isn't working yet — and I'm not sure why.”
Explore Developmental Editing →- ✓Plot & structure
- ✓Pacing & stakes
- ✓Characterisation & conflict
- ✓Point of view & setting
- ✓Argument & organisation
- ✓Reader journey
- ✓Chapter progression
- ✓Central message
Sentence-level craft. Voice, rhythm and flow — making the prose sound more like you, not less.
Best for authors asking: “The structure is solid but the prose doesn't sing.”
Explore Line Editing →- ✓Voice
- ✓Rhythm & flow
- ✓Sentence construction
- ✓Tone
- ✓Clarity & readability
- ✓Repetition
- ✓Prose strength
Correctness and consistency, done after major structural issues have been addressed. Delivered with tracked changes and a style sheet.
Best for authors asking: “My book is structurally finished and needs to be correct.”
Explore Copyediting →- ✓Grammar & punctuation
- ✓Spelling & syntax
- ✓Capitalisation
- ✓Consistency & terminology
- ✓Usage
- ✓Style sheet
- ✓Tracked changes
Final quality control. Proofreading is generally the last stage before publication — not a substitute for editing.
Best for authors asking: “I need a final, careful pass before it goes out.”
Explore Proofreading →- ✓Typographical errors
- ✓Punctuation & spelling
- ✓Formatting inconsistencies
- ✓Missing words
- ✓Repeated words
- ✓Final surface errors
For authors who aren't ready for a full editorial engagement but want expert eyes on specific concerns.
Best for authors asking: “I have one or two specific worries I want answered.”
Explore Manuscript Review →- ✓Targeted feedback
- ✓Specific concern analysis
- ✓Sample review
- ✓Revision direction
- ✓Consultation
A one-to-one editorial conversation about your manuscript, your revision plan or your next steps.
Best for authors asking: “I want to talk it through with a professional.”
Explore Author Consultation →- ✓Manuscript problems
- ✓Revision planning
- ✓Editorial strategy
- ✓Publishing preparation
- ✓Reader positioning
- ✓Next steps
Know the difference
Four layers, one book.
Begin with the questions that affect the whole manuscript. Once its shape is settled, work at sentence level; correct the final draft, then proofread the finished pages. You may not need every stage — the right sequence depends on your book.
| Service | It… | Focus | You receive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment | Diagnoses | The whole book | Report + roadmap |
| Developmental | Restructures | Story / argument | Letter + margin notes |
| Line edit | Refines | Sentences & voice | Tracked changes |
| Copyedit | Corrects | Grammar & consistency | Tracked changes + style sheet |
| Proofread | Verifies | Final surface | Marked proofs |
Every project receives a tailored quote based on length, service and timeline.
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