Editorial Services

Every manuscript is different. Here's how I can help yours reach its full potential.

Primary Focus

Nonfiction & Reports

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Developmental Editing

A big-picture editorial assessment of your manuscript's structure, argument, pacing, and voice. Best suited for a draft that needs directional feedback before line editing begins.

Includes:

Full manuscript read with comprehensive editorial letter
In-document comments and suggestions
Assessment of structure, flow, and argument
Optional follow-up call to discuss feedback

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Copyediting

Sentence-level editing for grammar, syntax, word choice, consistency, and clarity. I work according to your preferred style guide — Chicago Manual of Style, APA, MLA, AP, or house style — with careful attention to your voice.

Includes:

Grammar, punctuation, and syntax corrections
Style guide adherence (Chicago, APA, MLA, AP, or custom)
Consistency checking throughout manuscript
Tracked changes for easy review

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Proofreading

The final-stage check before publication. I review fully edited, designed, or typeset manuscripts for remaining errors, inconsistencies, and formatting issues.

Includes:

Final check of spelling and grammar
Review of formatting and layout consistency
Check of header, caption, figure, and table accuracy

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Reports & Business Documents

Specialized editorial support for annual reports, policy documents, grant proposals, and other professional writing. Clear, polished documents reflect well on your organization.

Includes:

Editing for structure, clarity, and consistency
Review and refinement of executive summary
Tight turnarounds available for deadline-driven projects

Writing Services

Writing & Ghostwriting

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Full-Service Writing

I have written more than eighty nonfiction books for students in grades five through twelve, as well as newsletters and journal articles. I would love to hear about your writing needs.

Full manuscript development and authoring — from soup to nuts
Meticulous research to ensure top-quality content
Manuscripts delivered on time and according to your specs

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Writing Assistance

Struggling to get started or stuck in the middle? I work collaboratively with authors who need help shaping, structuring, or drafting their manuscript. Your ideas, your voice — with editorial support every step of the way.

Chapter outlining and structural planning
Drafting from notes or interviews
Voice development and consistency

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Ghostwriting

For authors who have the story, expertise, or experience but want a skilled writer to do the heavy lifting. All ghostwriting projects are handled with complete confidentiality.

Full manuscript ghostwriting
Chapter-by-chapter collaboration
100% confidential — you retain all rights

Select Projects

Fiction Editing

I work on a select number of fiction projects each year — particularly literary fiction, trade fiction, and narrative nonfiction.

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Fiction Manuscript Editing

Developmental and copyediting services for literary fiction, trade fiction, and narrative nonfiction. I bring the same careful, author-centered approach to fiction that I apply to nonfiction.

Developmental editing for story structure and character
Copyediting for voice, consistency, and clarity
Fact-checking to ensure your story is believable and grounded in reality

Rates & Turnaround

Rates are quoted per project based on manuscript length, complexity, and current availability. Please send a brief description of your project and a sample chapter to receive a quote. Rush timelines may be available — just ask.

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