Kristin McTiernan

The Nonsense-Free Editor

Professional editing and ghostwriting for independent authors, specializing in genre fiction, thrillers, and the stories traditional publishers overlook.

From manuscript development to launch strategy, we're your partner from first draft to published author.

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Who we serve

We work with independent authors writing thriller, dystopian, sci-fi, paranormal, and literary fiction, especially those creating stories for male-skewed audiences or readers dissatisfied with traditional publishing.

Whether you're a first-time novelist or moving over from traditional publishing, you get expert editing without ideological gatekeeping.

Writing services

Finished manuscript or just the idea, we'll get it to its final form

Printed manuscript page marked up in red pen

Line editing

$0.015 per word

Sentence-level polish for clarity, flow, dialogue, and voice, with margin notes explaining every change.

Line editing details

Story structure diagram showing rising action, climax, and falling action

Developmental editing

$0.025 per word

Plot, pacing, character arcs, and structure, plus a full line edit and a detailed editorial letter.

Developmental editing details

Ghostwriting

From $0.08 per word

Fiction and nonfiction written to your specifications. Fully human from $0.13 per word, AI-assisted from $0.08.

Ghostwriting details

Novel Launchpad

A launch plan built for your book

For independent authors with a finished manuscript who need positioning and marketing guidance. You get a full critique, audience analysis, a complete metadata package, and a 30-day launch plan.

$1,200

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Why authors choose Nonsense-Free

Authors, not just editors

Every team member is a published independent author. We understand the author journey from both sides.

No ideological gatekeeping

We edit your vision, not ours. Male audiences, controversial themes, or stories traditional publishing ignores: we respect your intended readership.

Human editors, no AI lectures

Every edit is done by a person. If you used AI to draft or brainstorm, that's your call. We'll edit the manuscript you have.

Indie publishing experience

We've navigated independent publishing ourselves, from manuscript development to platform building.

Genre fiction specialists

We've edited thousands of manuscripts across thriller, science fiction, dystopian, paranormal, and mystery. We know what these readers expect.

One-stop shop

Editing, ghostwriting, formatting, and launch strategy in one place, so you can focus on writing.

Publishing services

We'll get your book formatted and published

Editing and ghostwriting clients get access to our publishing services:

Keywords, categories, and blurb
Formatting for paperback and ebook
Setup on Amazon and other retailers

Publishing services

What authors say

I contacted the Nonsense-Free Editor for help with my debut novel. She was professional and experienced! She also has a way with adding the perfect words and phrases to elevate the prose. She's an editor I can trust and can help make my manuscript shine!

Katy ForakerBestselling paranormal author

The Nonsense-Free Editor has been a vital part of the early success for my debut military science fiction series. Her talent with prose and story structure helps my manuscripts really shine, and I look forward to using her for all of my editing needs.

B.R. KeidBestselling military sci-fi author

About

Kristin McTiernan and the team

Kristin McTiernan is a published author of dystopian and paranormal fiction, host of a YouTube channel for independent authors with more than 25,000 subscribers, and a professional editor since 2011. Her editors and ghostwriters are all published authors with decades of combined experience.

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