FINAL QUALITY CONTROL
Proofreading
$0.03/word
Corrects spelling, grammar, punctuation, typographical errors, and mechanical inconsistencies in publication-ready writing.
$150 minimum
Editing & Manuscript Services
The right level of editing for the stage your writing is actually in.
Case File: Editing & Manuscript Services
The Problem Isn't Your Commas
Every sentence should be doing something. I offer structural and developmental editing that goes past grammar and spelling, the kind of edit that sharpens your argument, clears up muddy ideas, and cuts what’s not earning its place on the page. If your writing is technically correct but still not landing, the problem usually isn’t the commas. A deeper breakdown of how this work actually holds up lives in this article.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Correct Isn't The Same As Clear
Grammar Isn't The Real Problem Most Of The Time
Most drafts that don’t land are grammatically fine. The actual issue is usually structure, an unclear argument, or a point buried three paragraphs too late.
Editing Is A Different Skill Than Writing
A writer who is deep in their own draft often can’t see where it’s confusing. A structural edit brings outside eyes to the actual argument, not just the sentence-level polish.
The Goal Is Your Voice, Sharper
A good edit doesn’t rewrite you into someone else. It clears away what’s getting in the way of what you were already trying to say.
FOUR LEVELS OF EDITORIAL SUPPORT
Choose the Edit the Draft Actually Needs
You do not need to diagnose the manuscript yourself. Tell me where you are in the writing process and provide a representative sample. I will confirm the appropriate level and quote before work begins.
CORRECTION & CONSISTENCY
Copyediting
$0.04/word
Corrects grammar, syntax, usage, and consistency while making light clarifications and flagging confusing or inconsistent passages.
$250 minimum
CLARITY, FLOW & VOICE
Line Editing
$0.05/word
Refines sentence structure, rhythm, transitions, word choice, tone, and readability while preserving your voice.
$400 minimum
BIG-PICTURE GUIDANCE
Developmental Editing
From $0.06/word
Examines structure, organization, pacing, argument, missing material, repetition, and audience fit, with margin comments and an editorial letter.
$750 minimum
Technical, academic, medical, unusually rough, or expedited projects may require a custom rate. Developmental editing does not include a complete sentence-level edit or rewriting unless quoted separately.
Request an Editing QuoteWhat's Included
The Work Itself
Structural Review
An assessment of the piece’s actual argument or narrative, where it’s strong and where it’s getting lost.
Developmental Editing
Reorganizing, cutting, and clarifying at the structural level, not just fixing sentences in place.
Line Editing
Sentence-level work that sharpens clarity and voice without flattening it into something generic.
Editorial Notes
Clear explanations of why each change was made, so you understand the reasoning, not just the result.
How It Works
From Draft to the Right Editorial Plan
1
Submit
I read the full piece first, without marking anything, to understand what it’s actually trying to do.
2
Sample
Send a representative sample so I can confirm the condition of the draft and the editing level it needs.
3
Quote
I edit at both the structural and line level, cutting what’s not earning its place.
4
Edit
You receive tracked changes, comments, and the agreed editorial deliverables for your service level.
Questions
What People Ask
How do I know which level of editing I need?
You do not have to diagnose it yourself. Tell me the stage of the draft and send a representative sample. I will recommend proofreading, copyediting, line editing, or developmental editing based on what the writing actually needs.
Will editing change my voice?
No. Good editing clears away what’s obscuring your voice, it doesn’t replace it with someone else’s.
What types of writing do you edit?
Articles, website copy, thought leadership pieces, and full manuscripts.
Do you provide notes explaining the changes, or just make them?
Both. Every edit comes with reasoning, so you understand why a change was made, not just that it was.
Ready for the Right Kind of Edit?
Start With Your Draft, Its Stage, and a Sample
If your writing is technically correct but still not landing, the fix usually isn’t more proofreading.