Editorial Support for Writers Ready to Revise
Thoughtful feedback that helps you see your manuscript clearly and move forward with confidence.
Revision is where a manuscript becomes the book you meant to write.
My role as an editor is to help you untangle what’s working, identify what needs strengthening, and guide you toward clear, confident revisions that honor your voice and connect with your readers.
Start with a Sample Edit
I offer a free sample edit of approximately 1500 words to authors seeking full-length manuscript edits.
The sample edit gives you a chance to see how I work, what kind of feedback I might give, and whether my editing feels like a good “fit” for you. It also gives me a chance to evaluate your writing, ensure that the type of editing I do is the right choice, and create an accurate project proposal.
After I complete the sample edit, we can keep chatting about the project over email, or I can set up a Google Meet call if you have questions and would like to talk “face to face. “
Editing Services
Each manuscript is different, but most projects fall into one of the following stages of revision. If you’re unsure which type of editing you need, the sample edit will help us determine the best next step.
Big-picture editing focused on the structure, flow, and consistency of your manuscript.
This service is ideal for authors who have revised their draft with early feedback and are ready for a deeper assessment of how the key elements of the manuscript are working together.
A developmental edit typically includes:
• A developmental review of each manuscript element
• An editorial letter with detailed feedback
• Comments throughout the manuscript illustrating key points
• A one-hour follow-up meeting to discuss questions
• A book map or additional materials when helpful
A high-level evaluation of your manuscript’s structure, flow, and key areas for improvement.
This option is ideal for writers who have completed a draft and want clarity about what to focus on during revisions.
Many writers use manuscript assessments as a first step before moving into deeper editing.
A manuscript assessment typically includes:
• A comment-heavy developmental review of the manuscript
• A shorter editorial letter (approximately 4–10 pages)
• A one-hour follow-up meeting to discuss the feedback
Sentence-level editing focused on clarity, flow, and grammar.
This stage is ideal for authors who have already completed developmental revisions and are ready to refine language and polish the manuscript before layout.
A typical line edit includes:
• An initial line-editing review with comments in the manuscript
• A second review to edit new material and finalize changes
• A style sheet to share with future editors or proofreaders
• An editorial summary of key changes
The process of finding an editor is one of the most vulnerable and intimate moments of the entire writing process. If you are fortunate enough to find your perfect match, which I have with Dakota, it is truly an incredible experience.
~ Lynn Daley, Author of Secrets of the Wisteria Tree
Ready to Strengthen Your Manuscript?
Choosing an editor is an important step in the writing process. If you’re ready for thoughtful feedback and clear guidance through revision, I’d love to learn more about your manuscript.