My Editing Philosophy
My editing philosophy is rooted in the art of alchemy, where raw elements are transformed into something greater! Just as an alchemist carefully balances materials to create gold, I work meticulously with words—refining, reshaping, and perfecting them. Each draft that crosses my desk is like base metal, full of potential, and through the process of editing, it evolves into a polished manuscript. My goal is to help you reveal the untapped potential in your writing, turning your ideas into a cohesive, powerful narrative that shines with clarity and purpose.
2026 Rates
Ask me about my payment plans!
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Starting at 1.5 cents per word ($.015/word)
Ideal for fiction, nonfiction, short stories, and poetry
I will read every word of your manuscript, enhancing clarity, flow, and style
Key areas of focus include:
Sentence Construction: Refining awkward phrasing and ensuring smooth transitions
Pacing: Addressing choppy flow to maintain reader engagement
Word Choice: Enhancing vocabulary while preserving your unique voice
Clarity: Tackling minor showing vs. telling issues for a more vivid narrative
Grammar and Mechanics: Correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation, and typos
Dialogue: Ensuring proper handling of dialogue and tags for authenticity
After editing, you'll receive a style sheet detailing:
Consistency notes (spelling, numerals, punctuation)
Feedback on overall readability and structure
Encouragement and observations to support your writing journey
I will tailor edits to align with your preferred style guide (Chicago is standard)
*Combined line/copy editing and proofreading starts at 1.8 cents per word (.018/word)
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Starting at .7 cents per word ($.007/word)
Ideal for fiction, nonfiction, short stories, and poetry
I’ll meticulously check every word, correcting mechanical issues and errors to ensure your manuscript is error-free
Key areas of focus include:
Grammar and Punctuation: Ensuring proper English usage
Typos and Spelling: Fixing misspellings and typos
Formatting: Consistency in style, hyphenation, and spacing
After proofreading, you’ll receive a clean, corrected manuscript ready for publication
*Combined line/copy editing and proofreading starts at 1.8 cents per word (.018/word)
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Starting at .6 cents per word ($.006/word)
Ideal for authors who just need one more pair of (trained) eyes to read their manuscript before they send it into the world
I’ll meticulously check every word, correcting mechanical issues and errors to ensure your manuscript is error-free
Does not include checking for formatting issues such as word stacks, hyphenation, or widows and orphans
Key areas of focus include:
Grammar and Punctuation: Ensuring proper English usage
Typos and Spelling: Fixing misspellings and typos
After proofreading, you’ll receive a clean, corrected manuscript ready for publication
Meet the Literary Alchemist
In high school, I was known as the smart girl who read a lot of books. Now, I channel my love of literature into editing!
As a writer with a bachelor's degree in editing and publishing and a minor in creative writing, I'm passionate about helping authors use clear and effective writing to share their stories. Throughout my education, I have developed critical writing and editing skills in academic and creative nonfiction writing, as well as in a variety of fiction subgenres.
