All new clients begin with a paid 1,000-word sample edit to assess alignment and determine the appropriate level of editorial support. Following review, a tailored proposal and quote will be provided.

A paid sample edit that allows us to assess editorial fit and determine the most appropriate path forward.

Includes:

• Detailed in-line edits
• A brief structural assessment
• Recommendations for next steps

From there, a tailored proposal and timeline will follow.

(Required for New Clients)

Shape the story. Strengthen its foundation.

A comprehensive editorial review focused on shaping the story at its core: clarifying structure, strengthening transitions, and deepening its emotional resonance.

Best for: Drafts where the story itself is still taking shape—structure, pacing, or narrative direction need to be clarified and strengthened.

Scope: Full manuscripts (memoir, narrative nonfiction, or long-form work).

Includes:

• Thoughtful in-line commentary throughout the manuscript
• A detailed editorial letter outlining structural strengths and areas for revision
• Chapter-level and arc-level guidance
• Feedback on emotional pacing and narrative tension
• A clear, prioritized revision roadmap

Refine the prose. Strengthen the story.

A line edit focused on the sentence-level craft of your writing: how each line flows, carries meaning, and sustains emotional resonance. 

Best for: Manuscripts with a fully developed structure that need refinement at the sentence level—improving flow, voice, and precision without changing the core story.

Scope: Full manuscripts (memoir, narrative nonfiction, or long-form work).

Includes:

• Line-by-line refinement for clarity, rhythm, and readability
• Reworking of sentence structure to improve flow and cohesion
• Reduction of repetition, filler, and narrative drag
• Attention to tone, voice consistency, and emotional precision
• Light queries where meaning, phrasing, or intent may be unclear
• A concise editorial summary with final revision guidance

Polish a single piece for publication.

A focused edit designed for shorter, self-contained work: strengthening narrative cohesion while refining the prose at the line level.

Best for: Essays intended for publication, Substack, or literary journals.
Scope: Essays between 2,500 and 8,000 words.

Includes:

• Structural feedback and margin commentary
• Line-level edits to enhance clarity and resonance
• Suggestions for sharpening the theme and conclusion
• A concise editorial summary with next steps