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Line and Copyediting

Bring polish, precision and clarity to every line

If your story is solid but your sentences feel wobbly, line and copyediting brings it all into sharp focus. I’ll fine-tune your prose for flow, tone and readability without losing your voice.

'You really made the story shine. I just finished reviewing your comments and loved your edits. I've applied your recommendations throughout.'

— Self-published children's author

Who it’s for

Writers who’ve already worked on big-picture edits and want help refining their prose, sentence by sentence, word by word.

What you get

  • Two full editorial passes

  • Direct edits for grammar, spelling, and punctuation

  • Comments with suggestions for improvement

  • A custom style sheet to keep your manuscript consistent

How it works

  1. You send your manuscript

  2. I do a deep, line-by-line edit – twice!

  3. You review and approve any comments or suggestions

  4. You get a cleaner, sharper version of your book

Things I'll look for

 

  • Inconsistency in text and formatting

  • Correct use of vocabulary

  • Confusing sentence structure

  • Redundancies and filler words

  • Clichés and misused words

  • Style, spelling and grammar issues

  • Unusual paragraph flow

  • Lacklustre word choices

  • Conscious language

  • Correctly used dialogue tags and beats

  • Appropriate dialogue to character

  • Tense changes

  • Basic fact-checking​

And if that wasn't enough...

I'll proofread your cover and blurb for free before you send it to your printer!

Prices £15–£20 per 1,000 words*

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* Prices are based on manuscripts of 50,000 words and over. For short stories and children's books, please contact me for a tailored quote.

Want to see if we're a good fit first?

Handing your story over to an editor is a big deal, and you want to feel comfortable it's in good hands before you go all in. That's why I offer sample edits of 2,500 words for a small fee. If you then go on to book the full edit with me, I deduct the sample edit fee from the cost of the full edit.
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  • Line and Copyediting – £80​​
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Considering querying with an agent?

Get a 10,000 word line and copyedit – £350
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​Agents often ​request to see the first few chapters of your manuscript to determine its potential. Having a professional and polished sample will show off your writing skills and help you stand out from the many other submissions they receive.​

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What you get

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  • A line and copyedit of the first 10,000 words of your manuscript (in accordance with the above

  • A bespoke style sheet detailing your style and spelling preferences

  • A report with observations you can apply throughout your entire manuscript

  • Confidence to query knowing the sample you submit is at its best

Want 10% off your next edit?

All you have to do is refer another author to me, and when they book a full service (manuscript evaluation, line and copyedit or proofread), you'll get 10% off your next edit!

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