Editing Services
Transform Your Manuscript with Expert Fiction Editing
Professional developmental and line editing for independent authors—specializing in thriller, sci-fi, paranormal, and literary fiction. Whether you're polishing your debut novel or preparing your next release, we provide expert editing that respects your vision and voice.
Developmental Edit for Fiction
Complete manuscript transformation: story structure + stylistic polish.
Our comprehensive developmental edit is perfect for manuscripts that need both big-picture development and sentence-level refinement. You'll receive:
Story Development
- Plot structure analysis and pacing recommendations
- Character arc development and consistency checks
- World-building and setting evaluation (for genre fiction)
- Thematic coherence and narrative flow
Line-Level Polish
- Sentence-by-sentence editing for clarity and style
- Dialogue strengthening for authenticity and character voice
- Grammar, punctuation, and syntax refinement
- Consistent tone and voice throughout
Deliverables
- Fully edited manuscript with tracked changes
- Detailed editorial letter (3-15 pages) with big-picture feedback
- Two revision passes included
Timeline: 4-6 weeks, depending on manuscript length
Rate: $0.025/word
Best for: Manuscripts that need comprehensive attention or first-time authors who want professional guidance through the entire editing process.
Line Edit
Sentence-level refinement for structurally sound manuscripts
If your plot and characters are solid but your prose needs polish, line editing focuses on making every sentence work harder. You'll receive:
- Sentence-level editing for clarity, flow, and readability
- Grammar, punctuation, and word choice refinement
- Dialogue strengthening for authenticity and character voice
- Maintaining consistent voice and tone throughout
- Strategic cuts to eliminate redundancy and tighten prose
- Detailed margin notes with suggestions and explanations
Deliverables
- Fully edited manuscript with tracked changes and margin comments
Timeline: 3-4 weeks, depending on manuscript length
Rate: $0.015/word
Best For: Authors who've completed developmental revisions or worked with critique partners and need professional polish before publication.
Nonfiction Edit
Editing that serves your reader and your message
Nonfiction requires more than readability—it needs to inform, persuade, and inspire action. Our nonfiction editing is tailored to your specific goals and audience.
You'll receive:
- Structural editing for logical flow and argument strength
- Clarity editing to make complex ideas accessible
- Audience analysis and messaging refinement
- Call-to-action optimization
- Sentence-level polish and style consistency
Rate: $0.03/word
Best for: Business books, memoirs, self-help, how-to guides, and thought leadership works.
Screenplay Editing
The Nonsense-Free Editor will provide script doctoring for feature-length script (90 pages and over) at a rate of $2.30 per page.
For scripts that are written in Word or another non-screenwriting program, an extra formatting charge will be needed in addition to the edit, which will be a cost of $3.00 per page. Your final files will be sent to you in Final Draft format.
What Our Editing Includes (and doesn't)
Included:
- Unlimited email communication during the editing process
- Sample edit (up to 3,000 words) available upon request (the $100 sample fee is refunded upon a full order)
- Two rounds of revisions/clarifications on our feedback
Not included (but available as add-ons):
- Proofreading (final typo check before publication)
- Fact-checking for nonfiction
- Re-editing of rewritten passages
Our Editing Philosophy
We believe great editing serves the author's vision, not the editor's preferences. Whether you're writing for male-skewed audiences, exploring themes traditional publishers avoid, or simply crafting commercial fiction readers will love, we provide professional editing without ideological gatekeeping.
Every editor on our team is a published author who understands the independent publishing landscape. We edit for craft, clarity, and connection with your intended readers.
Genres We Specialize In
- Thrillers & Suspense
- Science Fiction
- Paranormal & Urban Fantasy
- Epic Fantasy
- Literary Fiction
- Contemporary Fiction
- Nonfiction (business, memoir, self-help)
All genres welcome—these are simply our areas of deepest expertise.
Ready to Elevate Your Manuscript?
Contact us for a consultation about your project. We'll discuss your goals, review your manuscript, and create a customized editing plan to help your book reach its full potential.
Frequently Asked Questions About Book Editing
We specialize heavily in commercial fiction and nonfiction, including thrillers, science fiction, military sci-fi, dystopian, fantasy, action/adventure, mystery, and male-skewed commercial fiction. We also edit literary fiction but only have one editor who currently specializes in it. For nonfiction, we specialize in memoirs, personal stories, business thought leadership, and practical self-help (including health and wellness).
How long does a developmental edit take? Turnaround time depends on manuscript length, but a standard 70,000 to 90,000-word novel typically takes 20-30 days. We provide a firm timeline when scheduling your project so you can plan your publication date accordingly.
NO. All editorial feedback, manuscript evaluation letters, and line-level notes are performed 100% by human editors. We use our collective experience as published authors and professional story editors to analyze your work. There is no AI-assisted option for editing.
YES. Many authors come to us because they are tired of editors injecting personal politics, modern sensitivities, or ideological lectures into their work. Whether authors are searching for a politically neutral editor, a "non-woke" or "based" story editor, or simply someone who respects authorial intent, our philosophy is simple: we edit for storytelling, craft, and genre expectation—not social compliance. We don't sanitize action, alter character views to fit modern trends, or lecture you on content choices. Your story remains your story.
