Book Editing Services

A developmental edit comes first and focuses on the big picture, plot, pacing, structure, and character arcs, before any sentence-level work begins. A line edit follows once the structure is sound, working at the sentence level on rhythm, word choice, and clarity. Running them as separate passes means structural issues get resolved before time is spent polishing sentences that might still be cut or reordered.

No, our editors are trained to identify what's already working in your writing and build on it, rather than smoothing your manuscript into a generic house style. The goal of both the developmental and line edit is to sharpen your voice, not replace it.

Yes. Alongside inline edits, you receive a full editorial letter that explains the reasoning behind every major note, why a scene needs restructuring or a character's arc needs more room to breathe, so you understand the thinking behind each correction, not just the correction itself.

It depends on where your manuscript stands. If the structure, pacing, and character arcs are already solid, you may only need a line edit. If you're not sure, we can assess your manuscript first and recommend which pass, or both, will make the biggest difference.