Not every manuscript needs every kind of edit. We assess your draft first, then recommend the stage that will help most, whether that is structural feedback, sentence-level polish or a final proofread before publication.
Every change is tracked and explained, and you stay in control of the final decisions. Our editors work across fiction, nonfiction and children's books, with Australian or US spelling as you prefer.
Clear structure, consistent characters or arguments and clean sentences keep readers turning pages instead of putting the book down.
Errors and confusing passages are among the most common complaints in reader reviews. Editing removes them before publication.
We recommend the editing stage your manuscript needs now, so you never pay to polish text that will later be cut.
Every change is tracked and explained. You accept, reject or discuss each suggestion, and the final decisions are always yours.
Not every manuscript needs the same kind of edit. We assess your draft first, recommend the editorial stage it actually needs, and then edit with clear, tracked changes you can review line by line.
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Fix the big picture before the details. A developmental edit examines structure, pacing, plot or argument and character, and gives you a clear editorial report on what to change.
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Make every sentence earn its place. Line editing improves rhythm, clarity and word choice paragraph by paragraph while protecting your voice.
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Clean, consistent, correct. Copy editing fixes grammar, punctuation, spelling and consistency, and records every decision in an editorial style sheet.
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Find out what your manuscript needs before you spend money on editing. A manuscript assessment gives you a diagnostic report and clear next-step recommendations.
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Editing built for novels. We look at plot, character, point of view and continuity, and edit to the expectations of your genre.
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Make your argument clear and easy to follow. Nonfiction editing focuses on clarity, accuracy, sources and how readers navigate the book.
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Editing for young readers. We check age suitability, vocabulary, sentence length and read-aloud flow so your book works for the children it is written for.
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Proofreading is the last line of defence before your book reaches readers. We catch the typos, punctuation slips and inconsistencies that survive editing, so readers notice your story, not your mistakes.
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Check the printed proof before thousands of copies are made. We review the laid-out pages for widows, headers, pagination and anything layout introduced, and log the corrections clearly.
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An editor reviews a sample and we send a written quote.
Your editor works through the manuscript with tracked changes and comments.
You review the changes and raise questions with your editor.
We are a full-service publishing team for independent authors in Australia and the United States. Writers, editors, designers and marketers work together on your book, so every stage connects and nothing is lost between suppliers.
Tell us about your manuscript and we will send a written plan and quote within 48 hours.
Ready to talk about your book? Contact us or request a quote above.
It depends on your draft. A manuscript assessment or sample edit tells you whether to start with developmental, line or copy editing.
Editing improves the writing itself; proofreading is the final check for remaining errors after the book is laid out.
It depends on length and stage. Your quote includes a delivery date, and proofreading is usually the quickest stage.
