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Ditch the overwhelm

and get your publishing dream on track

Explore my editing services to discover how I can help you take your manuscript from rough draft to ready to submit or self-publish with confidence

Choose your editing adventure

from first draft 
to finessed

No matter where you’re at on your path-to-publication journey, professional editing will help you feel confident about your words.

No. 01

GEt a big-picture view

Finished your novel? Congrats! Structural editing can help clarify and sharpen your story.

No. 02

Focus on the details

Once you’re happy with your plot, a line and copy-edit will level up every sentence.

No. 03

Polish and press submit

Get your submission ready to wow a publisher or agent with on-point materials.

Structural editing

strengthen your story

Writing a book is a huge achievement – but it doesn’t have to be a solo effort. If you’ve lost count of drafts, feel like you’re going around in circles and have no clue what to do with your main character/secondary plot/point of view, outsource your overwhelm with a structural edit.

As the first stage of the editing process, a structural edit (also known as a developmental edit) is designed to give you clarity on your novel as a whole. I’ll offer a professional and supportive critique of your manuscript, diving into plot, pace, characterisation, point of view and more to help you navigate your way out of overwhelm and take your manuscript to the next level. On-page edits offer even greater insight as I highlight specific examples in your text to enhance the report.

My approach is sensitive and collaborative – I don’t do tough love or harsh criticism, so your story is safe with me. I’ll offer lots of suggestions to guide you on your next steps while always leaving the final decisions in your hands. 

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What's included?

a Detailed editorial report (10–15 pages)

on-page Comments throughout the manuscript

follow-up Zoom call and email support

from $2200 plus gst for 60,000–80,000 words – reach out for a rate card

manuscript assessment

short and sharp feedback

A mini version of the developmental edit, my manuscript assessment service is designed to give authors big-picture professional feedback on their story in a shorter format. After one full pass of your manuscript, I’ll write a report highlighting two or three aspects for you to work on in your next draft, such as plot, structure, pacing, characterisation and POV. We’ll then catch up via Zoom or email to discuss your edit. This type of edit is ideal for authors who are confident making changes in response to professional feedback, have already revised extensively, or are on a budget and would like some structural editing guidance before submitting to a publisher or agent. Note: This service does not include on-page comments in the manuscript.

What's included?

One full read-through of your manuscript

A mini structural report (5–8 pages)

1-hour zoom follow-up call and email support

From $1250 plus GST – reach out for a rate card

Line and copy-editing

Quote on request, from 3.5–4 cents per word plus gst

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Polish your sentences

You’ve put in the hours, your plot is strong and your characters are vivid. You want to start submitting your manuscript to publishers, or perhaps you’re keen to self-publish, but you’re not sure your work is in good enough shape to put out into the world. Enter: line and copy-editing.

This type of editing is detailed work. It’s designed to strengthen your writing so it grips your audience, whether that’s a potential publisher or your devoted indie readers. I’ll zero in on each line, polishing grammar, punctuation and spelling and making suggestions for more effective word choices, action beats or sentence structure. This type of editing also looks at flow, sense, length, repetition, consistency and style. Plus, I’ll make sure your document is properly formatted.

My goal? To finesse your unique writing voice, not impose my own style.

Some editors do line and copy-editing separately – for me, they go hand in hand. But if you’ve already had a line edit and would like a technical copy-edit (focusing only on areas such as spelling, punctuation, grammar, consistency, repetition, etc) please let me know.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

stand out in the slush pile

show and shine package

You’re gearing up to submit to a publisher or agent and you want to put your best work forward – but you don’t want to invest in a full line and copy-edit. I hear you! This package will polish your first 50 pages and supporting materials for that all-important first impression. 

Why 50 pages? This is what the majority of publishers in Australia ask for in their open submission guidelines. Plus, 50 pages is a large enough chunk that will get the intro of your novel reading its best, while giving you professional advice that you can use to finesse the rest of your work on your own.

Typically, publishers and agents ask for a couple of supporting documents to go along with your novel, such as a 300-word synopsis and cover letter or author bio. So, I’ll edit these too to ensure you hit all the right notes without hitting your stress threshold. 

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What's included?

An edit of your first 50 pages in microsoft word using track changes

edited copies of your synopsis and cover letter

a 1 hour zoom call (or two 30 min calls) to workshop your submission

$800 plus GST

the process

Step 01

start with a free sample edit or discovery call

It’s important to ensure we’re a good fit. With a sample edit, I’ll edit 1000 words from the middle of your manuscript so you can see my approach. Or, for structural editing, we can get to know each other on a Zoom call. 

Step 02

supply your story

If you’re happy with the sample edit or chat, we’ll lock in a date for your edit, confirmed with a deposit. Next, I’ll send you a short contract to sign and an onboarding author questionnaire. Then you’ll supply your manuscript as a Word document for editing on the due date.

Step 03

this is where the magic happens!

If you’re booked in for a structural edit, I’ll read your story in one sitting, then marinate on it for a while before beginning my analysis. I then write a lengthy report and add comments to your manuscript. All up, I read your story front to back about four times. For a line and copy-edit, I’ll begin by formatting your document and setting up a style sheet. I’ll do one full pass to mark up my edits, and another to check my work and ensure consistency. I then write an editorial report and finalise the style sheet.

Step 04

Receive your edits and chat about what’s next

I’ll send your edited materials and invoice to you by the agreed date, then after you’ve had time to absorb the materials, we’ll chat via Zoom or email if you have any follow-up questions or want to brainstorm your edit.

Writing services

Powerful storytelling

As a journalist, I know how to tell a compelling story, and I enjoy writing regularly for leading publications including Country Style, Body+Soul, frankie and Dwell

I’m available for feature writing, magazine editing, magazine subediting and sponsored content articles on request. I also provide blog posts, case studies and social media captions to brands. Please get in touch to chat about your project.

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Looking for something Unique?

From follow-up reads to consultation calls and short story editing, I can tailor an editing service to you. Get in touch to discuss your needs.