An awkward sentence can pull a reader out of a scene. A missing detail can leave them puzzled. We read closely, help you strengthen what needs attention and check the small things, while respecting the voice you’ve worked to put on the page.
Get the kind of edit your manuscript needs.
Perhaps the story is complete but the chapters feel uneven. Perhaps you are happy with the writing and want spelling, punctuation and consistency checked. We ask about your manuscript, intended readers and publishing plans, then discuss the level of attention it needs.
Before work begins, we agree on what the edit covers, the material to be supplied, the review process and the costs. This helps you understand what will be addressed and what belongs to another stage.
We explain the changes that matter.
An edit can address unclear passages, repetition, changes in tone and the order in which information reaches the reader. We work with the agreed manuscript, suggest improvements and raise questions where the meaning or a detail needs your decision.
You review the changes and queries. We want the writing to become clearer while retaining the expressions, humour and character that belong to you.
Give the finished words a careful final check.
Proofreading focuses on remaining errors and inconsistencies once the writing is settled. If your book has already been laid out, tell us: a page proof needs checking in its final reading order, including headings, captions and other text.
We explain what has been checked and return the agreed corrections or editorial queries for your review. If substantial rewriting is needed, we discuss it with you rather than treating it as a small correction.
Tell us what you want your manuscript to be ready for.
Send an enquiry with the type of book, approximate word count and stage of the draft. We’ll discuss the editing or proofreading it needs and provide a quote for the agreed work.
Discuss an edit for my manuscript