Line-Editing
Line-Editing is a more in-depth version of a Full-Edit.
This service is particularly useful to new writers who have a great story to tell but would like professional assistance to help them develop their craft.
Throughout the process, we will:
- Correct inconsistencies and plot holes.
- Alter sentence structure and word choice where required.
- Strengthen characterization.
- Improve structure and narrative flow.
- Correct tense shifts.
- Make point-of-view changes clear.
- Increase scene setting and descriptions.
- Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Provide detailed feedback.
During the editing process, you can:
- Discuss the advice and suggestions offered over email or video call.
- Have brainstorming sessions (good for fantasy writers creating highly detailed worlds).
- Receive publishing advice.
You will also receive:
- Assistance with writing your blurb/synopsis.
- Help selecting the right cover.
- A detailed marketing plan.
- A website (see our writers' pages).
- Free promotion across our social media.
To better understand how this service can help you, please send over a sample of your first 1000 words.
Structural-Edit (Developmental-Editing)
Have you reached the point where you have done all you can, but feel that your characters and plot could be developed further?
The structural-edit is the big picture edit and will look at:
- How the story can be developed further.
- Plot and character inconsistencies.
- Strengthening characterization.
- Is there a distinct narrative voice?
- Is tension being created and resolved?
- Pace and flow.
- The removal of clichés and repetition.
- Areas where scene setting and world building can be expanded.
- Chapter by chapter feedback.
During the structural editing process, you can:
- Discuss the advice and suggestions offered over email or video call.
- Have brainstorming sessions (good for fantasy writers creating highly detailed worlds).
- Receive publishing advice.
You will also receive:
- A detailed marketing plan.
- A website (see our writers' pages).
- Free promotion across our social media.
To better understand how this service can help you, please send over your first 10 pages for a detailed critique.
Proofreading
Nothing puts a reader off like typos.
Whether you're a self-publisher about to set your masterpiece free into the world or a traditionalist wanting to be agent-ready, this service is for you.
We offer 3 levels of proofing.
AFTER EDIT PROOF
- The manuscript goes through 4 grammar software programs.
- It is then read through to catch inconsistencies and typos.
- The first proofreader then passes it to another proofreader. They will catch any of the remaining inconsistencies/typos with a fresh set of eyes.
- The manuscript is read 3-4 times by 2 different proofreaders.
LAST STOP PROOF
- The manuscript goes through 4 grammar software programs.
- A proofreader will eliminate any plot holes or typos.
- Spelling and grammatical errors are fixed.
PHYSICAL PROOF
- KDP proofing copy is read.
- Elimination of typos.
To better understand how this service can help you, please send over a sample of your first 1000 words.