I will developmentally edit and proofread your full manuscript

I will developmentally edit and proofread your full manuscript, combining big-picture structural feedback with a clean, error-free final read so your book is ready for readers, agents, or publication.

What you get

This is a complete, two-layer edit of your entire manuscript delivered as digital files. You receive both the developmental work (the substance and structure of your book) and a careful proofread (the line-level polish), so nothing is left half-finished.

• A fully tracked-changes manuscript (Word .docx, or Google Doc if you prefer) showing every correction and suggested revision, so you stay in control of each change.
• An in-line comment layer with developmental notes: where pacing sags, where a chapter's purpose is unclear, where character motivation or argument logic breaks down, and where scenes or sections can be cut, reordered, or expanded.
• A separate editorial letter (a multi-page written summary) covering the big-picture diagnosis: structure, plot or argument arc, pacing, point of view consistency, character or theme development, and the three to five highest-impact changes that will most improve the book.
• A proofread pass for spelling, grammar, punctuation, typos, tense slips, dropped words, doubled words, and basic consistency (character names, place names, capitalization, hyphenation, number style).
• A short style sheet recording the spelling, punctuation, and naming decisions applied across the manuscript, so any future edits or sequels stay consistent.
• One clean "accept-all" copy of the file alongside the tracked version, so you can read the finished text without markup.

This is a single full-manuscript engagement up to a defined word count per plan. Fiction (novels, novellas), narrative non-fiction, memoir, and most non-fiction books are all welcome.

Plans

Feature	Basic	Standard	Premium
Manuscript length covered	Up to ~40k words	Up to ~80k words	Up to ~120k words
Developmental edit (structure, pacing, arc)	Yes	Yes	Yes
In-line developmental comments	Yes	Yes	Yes
Editorial letter	Summary (2-3 pages)	Full (4-6 pages)	Extended (6-10 pages)
Line-level proofread	Yes	Yes	Yes
Style sheet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chapter-by-chapter notes	—	Yes	Yes
Follow-up Q&A after delivery	One round	Two rounds	Unlimited within scope
Second proofreading pass on your revisions	—	—	Yes
Video call to walk through the edit	—	—	Yes

If your manuscript runs longer than the top tier, message me first with the word count and I'll confirm scope before you order so nothing is rushed or skipped.

How it works

1. You send a brief and a sample. Share your genre, target reader, word count, what stage the draft is at, and any specific worries (a saggy middle, a weak ending, an unclear thesis). Send the first chapter or ~20 pages so I can confirm fit and timeline.
2. I confirm scope and start the developmental read. I read the full manuscript once for the whole picture before touching a single comma, so my structural feedback reflects how the book actually lands end to end.
3. I do the developmental pass. I leave in-line comments and make or suggest structural changes, then write the editorial letter summarizing the core issues and the highest-leverage fixes.
4. I do the proofreading pass. A separate, slower line-by-line read catches grammar, spelling, punctuation, typos, and consistency errors, all in tracked changes.
5. I deliver your files. You receive the tracked-changes manuscript, the clean copy, the editorial letter, and the style sheet.
6. We do follow-up. You read everything, then bring me your questions in the included Q&A round(s) so you can act on the feedback with confidence.

Why choose this

Most editing offers force you to choose between "fix my structure" and "fix my typos." This does both in one coordinated engagement, in the right order: the developmental work first, the proofread second, so I'm not polishing sentences that may get cut. You get honest, specific feedback rather than vague praise. Every suggestion is tracked and reversible, the editorial letter gives you a clear action plan instead of a wall of comments, and the style sheet keeps your book internally consistent. You always make the final call on every change.

Who it's for / use cases

• Self-publishing authors who want a manuscript that reads as professionally as a traditionally published book.
• Writers preparing to query literary agents who need both the story and the prose to be tight.
• Non-fiction and memoir authors who want their argument or narrative to flow and to be error-free.
• First-time novelists who want experienced eyes on structure, pacing, and character before they publish.
• Authors who have revised so many times they can no longer see their own typos or structural blind spots.

FAQ

Q: What is the difference between developmental editing and proofreading? Developmental editing addresses the big picture: structure, pacing, plot or argument, character, and clarity. Proofreading is the final surface pass for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and typos. This service includes both.

Q: Will you rewrite my book for me? No. I edit, suggest, and flag, but I preserve your voice. Where I propose rewordings I do so in tracked changes and comments so the words and the final decision stay yours.

Q: What file formats do you accept and deliver? I work in Microsoft Word (.docx) with tracked changes, or in Google Docs. Send your manuscript in either and you'll receive your files in the same format, plus a clean accept-all copy.

Q: My manuscript is longer than the Premium word count. Can you still help? Yes. Message me with your total word count first and I'll confirm scope and timeline before you order so the full book gets the attention it needs.

Q: How long will it take? Turnaround depends on length and the plan you choose. I'll give you a firm delivery date when we confirm scope, and I'd rather quote honestly than rush a full-book edit.

Q: Do you guarantee zero errors after the proofread? Proofreading dramatically reduces errors, but no single human pass on a book-length manuscript can promise literal perfection. For the highest assurance, the Premium plan includes a second proofreading pass on your revised text.

Q: What genres do you edit? Novels and novellas across most fiction genres, plus memoir, narrative non-fiction, and general non-fiction. If you're unsure whether your book is a fit, send the sample and I'll tell you honestly before we begin.

Q: What do you need from me to start? Your manuscript, your genre and target reader, the word count, and a note on any specific concerns you want me to focus on. The more context you give, the more targeted the edit.