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Service No. 02

Book Editing

Editing that respects your voice and sharpens every sentence.

Whether your manuscript needs structural surgery or a final polish, our editors bring the rigor of traditional publishing without the bureaucracy.

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What's included

Every engagement delivers

  • Editorial assessment letter
  • Tracked-change manuscript
  • Style sheet for consistency
  • One round of author review
  • Final proofread before typesetting
Process

How we work

  1. 01
    Assessment

    Free 20-page sample edit so you see our hand before committing.

  2. 02
    Scoping

    Recommend developmental, line, copy, or proof — or any combination.

  3. 03
    Editing

    Deep pass with margin notes, queries, and rationale.

  4. 04
    Review

    Author accepts, rejects, or discusses every change.

  5. 05
    Proof

    Final clean-read against the style sheet.

Selected projects

Recent book editing work.

The Lantern Keeper by E. M. Hollis
Literary Fiction
The Lantern Keeper
E. M. Hollis
Salt and Paper by Mara Ford
Memoir
Salt and Paper
Mara Ford
Of Quiet Rooms by Imani Reyes
Poetry
Of Quiet Rooms
Imani Reyes
The Hour of Sparrows by Clara Bishop
Historical Fiction
The Hour of Sparrows
Clara Bishop
Frequently asked

Common questions.

What's turnaround time?
A 70k-word manuscript typically takes 3–5 weeks per editorial pass.
Which level do I need?
Send your sample — we'll tell you honestly, even if it means recommending less work.
Do you edit non-English manuscripts?
We currently edit in English (US, UK, AU). Translation referrals available.
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Quote for Book Editing.

Tell us about your manuscript. We'll come back within one business day with a written scope and a fixed quote — no obligation.

We respond to every inquiry within one business day. All conversations are confidential.

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