Because the
stories we remember
are the ones that move us.
Fiction editing for stories that connect with readers.
Did I drop a thread?
Will timeline errors or overlooked clues pull my reader out of my story?
Is my plot predictable?
Will my reader figure out my ending halfway through and lose interest?
Is this reaction authentic?
Will an unearned decision break my reader's emotional connection to the story?
Let's make sure your readers
experience your story the way you intended.
I'll help strengthen the elements that shape your readers' experience.
A buried moment
is a missed
opportunity
to connect with
your reader
Supporting your vision
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From cozy mysteries to young adult and faith-based fiction, I help your story pause and breathe so your best moments are never buried.
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The goal isn't to change your story. It's to help your readers experience it the way you intended.
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When your logic holds and your pacing flows naturally, the pages disappear and the reader lives in your world.
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Why Work with Me
Structural Perspective
I step back to see the whole story, considering how each decision shapes the reader's experience. Looking at the manuscript as a whole helps me identify opportunities that aren't always visible one chapter at a time.
Thoughtful Attention to Detail
I pay close attention to the details that keep readers engaged, from continuity and timeline inconsistencies to lapses in plausibility. By helping you identify those issues early, I help you strengthen your story before they interrupt the reader's experience.
Practical Guidance
I don't simply identify areas for revision. I explain my thinking and offer practical suggestions to help you move forward with confidence. Every decision remains yours, but you'll always have a clear place to start.
How We Can Work Together
Levels of Support
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Deep Dive
(Editorial Letter
and In-Line Changes)
Best for
Authors who want thoughtful guidance before investing time in their next draft.
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This structural edit focuses on two key areas:
Story Structure
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How your story unfolds
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How your characters grow and change.
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How the story keeps readers engaged.
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How every element works together to support your story.
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Scene Structure
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Whether each scene has a clear purpose.
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How one scene leads naturally to the next.
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How emotion and tension develop.
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How it supports the larger story.
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You'll receive
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A detailed editorial letter (up to 10 pages) outlining prioritized observations, examples from your manuscript, and practical suggestions for revision.
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Your manuscript returned in Microsoft Word (Track Changes) or Google Docs (Suggested Edits), with comments throughout highlighting key observations, questions, and suggestions for revision.
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A clear revision roadmap to help you confidently approach your next draft before moving on to line editing or copyediting.​​
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The Line Check
(Line and Copyedit)
Best for
Authors who are confident in their story and are ready to refine their writing.
​​This edit focuses on two ​key areas:
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Line Editing
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How naturally your writing flows.
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How dialogue feels authentic.
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How your writing creates emotion and atmosphere.
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How every sentence earns its place.
Copyediting
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Correcting grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax.
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Ensuring consistency in style, capitalization, and formatting.
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Checking continuity in characters, timelines, and story details.
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Removing distractions that interrupt the reading experience.
You'll receive
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Your manuscript returned in Microsoft Word (Track Changes) or Google Docs (Suggested Edits), with line edits and copyedits throughout.
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Comments where clarification, discussion, or additional context is helpful.
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A style sheet documenting editorial decisions and ensuring consistency throughout your manuscript.
Complete Manuscript Edit
(Structural, Line & Copyedit)
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Best for
Authors who want comprehensive editorial support from big-picture revisions through polished, publication-ready prose.
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This package combines The Deep Dive and The Line Check into one complete editing experience, guiding your manuscript from structural revisions through line editing and copyediting. We'll begin with the structural edit, giving you time to revise your manuscript before moving on to the line edit and copyedit.
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Because these services are designed to work together, the Complete Manuscript Edit is offered at a lower combined price than booking each service separately.
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Ready to get started?
Whether you've chosen a package or would like help deciding, I'm here to help.