You’ve written the the story—now make it shine.
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Manuscript Editing
Make your book submission-ready with expert feedback
So you’ve finished a draft (or you’re close). You've revised it countless times, fixed the typos, checked the pacing and timeline and read it aloud to your cat.
But before you send it out into the world, you need something more:
a professional editor whose keen eye can help you strengthen what’s working—and fix what isn’t.
This is where we come in.
Strong stories deserve sharp edits.
Why editing matters
You only get one shot with most agents and publishers. If you’re self-publishing, you need to earn your reader’s trust in the first few pages.
Whether you’re writing a literary novel, a memoir, a genre thriller, or something in between, the standards are high for agents, publishers and readers.
Professional editing brings in trained eyes to spot:
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Repetition or pacing issues you’ve read past
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Characters who don’t quite land on the page
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Weaknesses in structure or logic that undermine the story
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Overused phrases, clunky transitions or flat dialogue
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Errors that pull readers out of the story
Editing will help you write the best story you can.
What you'll get
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A developmental report on structure, character and pacing
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A professional copyedit and proofread (clarity, grammar, flow)
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A 1-page editorial summary of key strengths and opportunities
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All changes marked using Track Changes in Microsoft Word
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The support of an editor who’s rooting for your story
Manuscript editing is right for you if you've:
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Completed a draft and want to polish it before submitting to agents or self-publishing
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Revised once or twice but know the manuscript still needs professional eyes
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Been feeling stuck or unsure about structure, pacing or what to do next
How it works
1. Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your project, goals and what you're looking for. Include a short writing sample.
2. Choose your package
We’ll suggest the best editing package based on your needs.
3. We'll send a service outline and quote
You’ll receive a clear quote and summary of what’s included, with a timeline and payment details—no surprises.
4. Send your manuscript
Once everything’s confirmed and paid, you’ll send your manuscript as a Word document. We’ll take it from there.
5. Receive your edits and report
You’ll get your manuscript back with margin comments, tracked changes, and an editorial summary to guide your revision.
Who you'll work with
Maggie Holman
Maggie Holman has more than forty years of teaching experience and teaches our popular fantasy writing workshop. She writes speculative fiction, and has published five books including The Wishing Sisters, The Knocking and Save the White Stag.
Happiness policy
Our students love our courses. But if you aren’t satisfied with the experience, we’ll work with you to ensure a satisfactory resolution.