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.