Our editing packages explained.
Our editing services explained
All editing services include a personalised in-depth assessment of your manuscript’s readiness, aligned to your goals. With our line editing, developmental editing and coaching services, we provide you with a tailored go-to-market plan to prepare it for publication.
Copyediting
Delivery: 3 - 4 weeks
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STATE OF READINESS:
You’re confident in the wording overall, have already completed several rounds of editing and are preparing your manuscript for formatting.
Used as a final check, this review covers:
- Spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Consistency (names, styles, formatting)
- Accuracy (facts, figures, terms and abbreviations)
Line editing
Delivery: 4 weeks
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STATE OF READINESS:
Your manuscript is structurally sound but needs professional refinement at the sentence and paragraph level before submission.
Used for stylistic and technical refinement, this edit covers:
- Sentence and paragraph structure, transitions, clarity
- Language use, tone, voice, and reader engagement
- Narrative Techniques & Style
- Readability & Organisation
- Flow (repetition, tautology, and more)
Developmental editing
Delivery: 6–8 weeks
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STATE OF READINESS:
Your manuscript needs high-level structural guidance before submission or further editing.
Used for foundational development, this edit covers:
- Story arc, structure and pacing
- Character development and key scenes
- Plot, voice, tone and reader engagement
- Detailed in-line feedback and a professional editorial summary
Not quite where you want to be with your manuscript? No problem, we'll get you there.
Not sure what you need? Get a sample edit.
If you’re unsure of the service you need, you can request a sample edit, which will indicate the changes you need and how long your full work would take to edit, develop or proofread.
You will receive:
- 1,000 words proofreading and categorisation
- A summary of key findings, feedback and suggestions for your next step.
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Coaching, training, and development
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