This is the first stage of editing, looking at the ‘big picture’ of the book. While considering the book’s target audience and where it fits within the market, I can help you strengthen the book’s structural arrangement, plot and pacing, character development, and narrative voice. This is typically delivered through an in-depth editorial report.

Once the book has been structurally edited, a line edit will enhance the book on a line-by-line level. Focusing on everything from writing flow and clarity, to character actions and dialogue, to pacing in crucial moments, I can assist you in making the most out of every sentence. This is delivered through marking up the manuscript.

Once the book has been line edited, a copy edit will ensure everything is correct and reading smoothly. I can help fix inconsistencies in characterisation, timeline and style, check general sense and tone, and correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. This is delivered through marking up the manuscript.

Once all the editing has been done, I can polish the final version of the book, correcting any errors and inconsistencies that have slipped through. This can relate to spelling, grammar and punctuation, as well as formatting and design issues. This is typically delivered through marking up the typeset of the book.