Line Editing
Does Your Book Already Have a Solid Foundation and Structure, but You Want to Optimize and Refine the Content of Your Story?
Let's make that possible by smoothing out the rough early stages of writing and focusing on the paragraph and sentence level of your work. I will fine-tune every part of your story, including suggesting necessary elaboration or removing unclear or unnecessary content, ensuring organic and impactful character/plot development, and checking for inconsistencies. During this editing phase, the magic happens—your story comes alive, and the elements in it flow and work harmoniously.
If this sounds daunting, please keep in mind that you approve all editing suggestions during your revision process!
This Service is Best For
After your first few drafts, once you have fixed "big picture" issues in your manuscript and set up your work with a solid foundation, a line edit is the next step. If you want to fix the plot, characterization, readability, balance, scene construction (and more) on the paragraph and sentence level in your story, then this service is for you. See all areas of focus below.
What is Included
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Word doc (tracked changes & inline commentary)
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Cover letter
I will read your book or short story and provide inline-tracked changes and commentary suggestions in a Word document to help guide you during the revision process. You will also receive a cover letter detailing your manuscript's strengths and opportunities and a recommendation on the next course of action in the editing/publishing process.
Areas of Focus
Sentence/Paragraph Structure | Scene Construction | Word Choice | Author Voice | Character Development/POV |Worldbuilding | Readability | Pacing | Balance of Storytelling Techniques |
Consistency (Characters, Plot, Setting, and more)
How Does it Work?
1. Determine which service is right for you and your project.
2. Fill out the form below.
3. Receive a quote and reserve your spot with a 25% deposit (All projects over $100).
4. Fill out the author questionnaire.
5. I will begin on your project (depending upon projects already in queue). Upon completion, you will receive your edited manuscript and any deliverables mentioned within the allotted delivery time.
6. After all deliverables are sent, I will send the remaining balance via invoice for final payment.
Your Investment
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Flash Fiction | Up to 3,500 words = $0.014/word
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Short Story | Up to 30,000 words = $0.013/word
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Novel | Up to 60,000 words = $0.012/word
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Novels of 60,000+ words = $0.011/word