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Editing Services

If you’ve found your way here, you’re probably passionate about writing and understand the power of polished prose. You value clarity, coherence, consistency and accuracy – and you know the difference they can make to your narrative.

This page covers two levels of editing:

Light: Copyediting (technical accuracy)

Heavy: Line editing (stylistic improvement)

For most projects

Format: Microsoft Word doc

Price: Subject to review of a sample – a 500-word sample is free of charge

Have a query? Fill in the form at the bottom of the page. I'll be in touch within 48 hours.

What's included?

Light: Copyediting ensures that your manuscript is technically accurate and correctly formatted.

Heavy: Line editing refines your manuscript’s prose at the sentence and paragraph level. I enhance clarity, flow, tone, and style while preserving your unique voice, ensuring your writing captivates readers.

Task	Light Edit	Heavy Edit
Mechanical corrections: spelling, capitalisation, punctuation, hyphenation, grammar, syntax	✓ Correct obvious errors	✓ Correct majority errors; revise awkward phrasing for clarity and flow
Formatting and style consistency: lists, dialogue tags, abbreviations, chapter/heading consistency, house style	✓ Ensure consistency	✓ Ensure consistency; suggest or apply enhancements for better readability
Clarity, wordiness and phrasing: awkward sentences, redundancy, word choice	Flag major issues only	Suggest or rewrite for improved flow, rhythm, and readability while preserving your voice
Dialogue and Narrative Flow: authenticity, pacing, sentence variety, tone, rhythm	Flag inconsistencies	Suggest or revise for natural dialogue, stronger pacing, and engaging prose
Consistency and continuity: timeline, plot, characters (e.g., names, eye colour, events), fictional elements (e.g., settings, invented terms)	Flag major inconsistencies; query unfamiliar terms	Query and suggest fixes for minor/major issues; ensure consistency and clarity
Content review: basic fact-checking (real-world references in fiction or non-fiction elements); sensitivity to voice and intent	Basic queries only; preserve voice fully with minimal changes	Thorough verification where needed; preserve voice while actively enhancing for impact
Document tools: style sheet (tracking characters, places, timelines, terms); copyright permission flagging (e.g., quotes, references)	Basic style sheet; flag permission needs	Comprehensive style sheet; flag, query, and suggest alternatives