Services
Development Editing
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Developmental editing looks at the big picture of your manuscript. Instead of focusing on grammar or spelling, it asks: Does the structure make sense? Does the pacing keep readers engaged? Are the ideas, characters, or arguments clear and compelling?
Strengthening the overall structure, flow, and organization
Clarifying arguments, themes, or story arcs so they resonate with your audience
Ensuring consistency in tone and perspective
Identifying gaps, redundancies, or areas that need more depth
Offering concrete suggestions in an editorial letter, along with in-text comments that guide revision
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Rates start at $0.02 /word ($1,000 for 50,000 words).
Line Editing
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Line editing zooms in to the sentence and paragraph level. This stage is about refining your writing so it reads smoothly, clearly, and with impact.
Sentence flow and rhythm
Word choice and tone
Transitions between ideas and scenes
Removing unnecessary repetition or clutter
Line editing helps your writing sound like you—but sharper, stronger, and more engaging.
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Rates start at $0.015 /word ($750 for 50,000 words).
Copy Editing
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Copyediting is about precision. Here, I make sure the details are correct and consistent so your work looks professional and polished.
This includes:
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Style guide consistency (Chicago, APA, MLA, etc.)
Fact-checking names, dates, and references
Ensuring formatting is uniform throughout
It’s the stage that catches distracting errors and ensures your manuscript is publication-ready.
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Rates start at $0.01 /word ($500 for 50,000 words).
Proofreading
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Proofreading is the very last polish before your work goes out into the world. It’s a surface-level review to catch small errors that may have slipped through.
Typos and missing words
Punctuation and spacing errors
Formatting consistency (headings, page numbers, fonts)
Proofreading is best done after your manuscript is fully edited and laid out, so it’s truly the final check before publication.
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Rates start at $0.007 /word ($350 for 50,000 words).
Ghostwriting
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Sometimes you have the vision for a book, but not the time—or maybe you’d rather speak your ideas than sit down to write them. That’s where ghostwriting comes in.
Ghostwriting with The Editor’s Margin means:
Listening carefully to your story and goals
Creating a detailed outline or plan before drafting
Writing in a style that matches your voice and intended audience
Revising with your feedback until it feels right
You provide the ideas and vision; we provide the words. Together, we’ll create a book that represents you with clarity, power, and authenticity.
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Rates depend on project. Feel free to reach out with your idea!
Structural Combo
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Developmental + Line Editing
This package blends big-picture guidance with sentence-level refinement. A developmental edit focuses on structure, flow, and clarity—helping you organize ideas, strengthen arguments, and ensure your manuscript speaks effectively to its audience. A line edit then brings precision and polish, enhancing style, tone, and readability while preserving your unique voice.
With this combined approach, you’ll receive detailed feedback on content and structure along with in-text edits that improve rhythm, clarity, and flow. The result is a manuscript that is well-organized and compelling to read, ready for final copyediting or proofreading.
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Rates start at $0.03 /word ($1,500 for 50,000 words).
Detail Combo
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Copyediting + Proofreading
This package is designed for authors who want every detail perfected before publication. First, a thorough copyedit ensures consistency, clarity, grammar, and style—polishing word choice, tightening sentences, and aligning with your preferred style guide. Then, a careful proofreading pass catches lingering errors in spelling, punctuation, formatting, and typographical details.
Together, these steps provide a meticulous review that preserves your voice while delivering a professional, publication-ready manuscript. This package is ideal for projects that are structurally sound and stylistically strong but need that final, detail-focused polish.
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Rates start at $0.012 /word ($600 for 50,000 words).
Editorial Evaluation
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A manuscript evaluation is a high-level review of your book that gives you a clear sense of what’s working, what isn’t, and what your next steps should be. Unlike a full developmental edit, I don’t edit the text directly. Instead, I provide a professional reader’s perspective on the big-picture elements of your manuscript.
What I Do
Read the entire manuscript carefully.
Assess structure, flow, and pacing.
Comment on clarity, consistency, and audience engagement.
Identify strengths, recurring issues, and areas for improvement.
Provide tailored suggestions for revision, including where to cut, expand, or reorganize.
What You Receive
A written editorial report (typically 5–10 pages, depending on manuscript length) outlining strengths, weaknesses, and actionable recommendations.
Margin notes on a sample section (optional, if you want to see examples of how to implement feedback).
A follow-up call or email exchange to clarify any questions and talk through next steps.
Best For
Authors who want professional feedback before investing in a full edit.
Writers looking for clarity on whether the manuscript is ready for editing, beta readers, or submission to agents/publishers.
Outcome
You’ll walk away with a clear, actionable revision plan, so you can revise with confidence before moving into the editing stage. -
Rates start at $0.01 /word ($500 for 50,000 words).
*Rates depend on project and scope of work. The Editor’s Margin does not guarantee these rates for all manuscripts.
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