Proofreading

$0.005 per word

The final polish before publication.

Proofreading is the last step in the editing process, designed to catch surface-level errors once your manuscript is otherwise complete. This service focuses on correctness and consistency—not rewriting or restructuring.

What proofreading covers:

  • Spelling, typos, and missing words

  • Grammar and punctuation errors

  • Formatting inconsistencies

  • Repeated words or minor continuity slips

Best for:
Authors preparing to publish who want a clean, professional manuscript with no distracting errors.

Line Editing

$0.007 per word

Make every sentence shine.

Line editing focuses on your writing at the sentence level. The goal is clarity, flow, and voice—ensuring your prose reads smoothly while still sounding unmistakably like you.

What line editing covers:

  • Sentence structure and flow

  • Word choice and repetition

  • Awkward phrasing or unclear passages

  • Dialogue refinement

  • Tone and pacing at the paragraph level

Best for:
Authors who love their plot but want stronger, smoother, more immersive prose.

Developmental Editing

$0.009 per word

Strengthen the foundation of your story.

Developmental editing looks at the big picture of your manuscript: story structure, character arcs, pacing, and emotional impact. This is a deep, collaborative edit that helps your book become the best version of itself.

What developmental editing covers:

  • Plot structure and story logic

  • Character development and motivation

  • Pacing and tension

  • Worldbuilding consistency (especially important for fantasy)

  • Romantic arcs and emotional payoff (for romance)

  • Theme and narrative cohesion

Best for:
Authors who want in-depth feedback on their story, are open to revision, and want to elevate their manuscript at a structural level.

Line + Developmental Editing

$0.01 per word

A complete story-level and sentence-level transformation.

This comprehensive service blends big-picture storytelling guidance with detailed sentence-level refinement. You get both the strategic insight of developmental editing and the polish of line editing in one cohesive process.

What this combined edit covers:

  • Full story and character analysis

  • Structural and pacing improvements

  • Line-by-line prose edits for clarity, flow, and voice

  • Dialogue and emotional beat refinement

Best for:
Authors seeking a thorough, hands-on edit and professional guidance through both storytelling and prose—ideal for early drafts or authors preparing a manuscript for submission or self-publishing.

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