editing services
Specializing in genre fiction for adults, young adults, and middle grade readers.
developmental editing
Shape your ideas. Strengthen your structure.
Tell a better story.
Developmental editing looks at the big picture. This is a deep, collaborative process focused on content, organization, and overall effectiveness.
What I Do
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Evaluate structure, organization, and narrative flow
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Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or unclear messaging
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Strengthen arguments, themes, or story arcs
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Provide detailed feedback on pacing and narrative development
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Suggest reorganization or expansion where needed
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Offer actionable guidance to improve the overall impact
Best For
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Early drafts or works-in-progress
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Writers who feel “stuck” or unsure about direction
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Long-form content
Results
A stronger, clearer, and more cohesive piece
with a solid foundation.
Rate
$0.05 per word
Developmental editing is the highest value, highest cost service because it involves deep structural and conceptual work.
Line editing
Polish your prose. Elevate your voice.
Strengthen every sentence.
Line editing focuses on the craft of your writing at the sentence and paragraph level. This is where clarity, flow, and tone come together.
What I Do
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Refine sentence structure for clarity and readability
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Improve flow, pacing, and transitions
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Eliminate repetition and unnecessary wordiness
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Strengthen word choice and tone consistency
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Smooth awkward or unclear phrasing
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Enhance voice while preserving your unique style
Best For
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Writers with a solid draft who want their writing to feel sharper and more professional
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Anyone looking to elevate readability and engagement
Results
Clean, compelling, and polished writing
that reads effortlessly.
Rate
$0.02 per word
Line editing sits at the mid-tier level. It is more intensive than copyediting, but less strategic than
developmental work.
Inquiry
Please note I am not available for developmental editing at this time.
My books will open for DevEds, Summer 2026.