Editing Services for Nonfiction Authors

Every manuscript is at a different stage and every author needs different support. Whether you're looking for big-picture feedback, sentence-level polishing, or a final review before publication, I'll help you choose the editing service that best fits your goals.

Together, we'll strengthen your manuscript while preserving your unique voice.

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Which Service is Right for You?

Just finished writing?

Explore Manuscript Evaluation

Writing is structurally sound, but needs an in-depth edit?

Explore Copyediting

Ready for publication?

Explore Proofreading

Manuscript Evaluation

A manuscript evaluation is ideal if you've completed a draft and want professional guidance on its overall strengths and areas for improvement before moving into revisions. Rather than making edits directly within your manuscript, I'll provide a comprehensive assessment of the big picture—helping you understand what's working, what needs attention, and where to focus your efforts.

What is it?

This service includes:

  • Overall assessment of your manuscript

  • Feedback on structure and organization

  • Evaluation of clarity and readability

  • Analysis of pacing and content flow

  • Identification of gaps, repetition, or areas needing further development

  • Suggestions for improving reader engagement

  • A detailed editorial report with practical, actionable recommendations

Authors who have completed a draft and want professional guidance before beginning revisions or investing in developmental editing.

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How much does it cost?

I offer this service at a flat rate of $250 for manuscripts of up to 60,000 words. Manuscripts exceeding 60,000 words will incur an additional fee of $5 per 1,000 words (or portion thereof) beyond the 60,000-word limit.

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Copyediting

This is a thorough edit that eliminates errors, tightens clarity, and ensures your writing is accurate and consistent. This is where most grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors will be caught and I will perform fact-checking as necessary or requested.

What is it?

This service includes:

  • Grammar, spelling, and punctuation corrections

  • Sentence structure and readability improvements

  • Consistency in spelling, capitalization, numbers, and terminology

  • Word choice and clarity enhancements

  • Elimination of repetition and unnecessary wording

  • Basic fact-checking for internal consistency

  • Editing with Microsoft Word Track Changes so you can review every suggestion

Authors who have completed revisions and are preparing their nonfiction manuscript for self-publishing, traditional publishing, or submission to agents or publishers.

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How much does it cost?

I offer this service at $0.02 per word.

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Proofreading

This is the final polish that ensures your document is clean, accurate, and ready to publish. I will catching any remaining errors that may have been missed in previous levels of the editing process or were introduced in the typesetting/design process. In addition to checking for missed technical errors, proofreading can also include checking the correctness of the page numbers, index, text alignment, and paragraphing.

What is it?

This service includes:

  • Correction of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors

  • Identification of missing or repeated words

  • Consistency checks for capitalization, hyphenation, and formatting

  • Review of page numbers, headings, and chapter titles for consistency

  • Detection of minor formatting issues and spacing errors

  • A final quality check before publication

Authors whose manuscripts have already been professionally edited and are in their final formatted version, ready for publication.

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How much does it cost?

I offer this service at $0.01 per word.

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What You Can Expect

  • Preserve your voice

  • Explain my suggestions

  • Improve clarity and readability

  • Strengthen your manuscript

I will:

  • Rewrite your book for you

  • Change your unique writing style

  • Guarantee publication

  • Replace your expertise with my own

I won't:

Still not sure which service is right for you?

That's completely normal.

Many authors aren't sure whether they need developmental editing, copyediting, or a manuscript evaluation.

I'll review your project and recommend the service that will provide the most value so you never pay for more editing than you need.