Book Editing

You’ve put your heart into your book, and you deserve an editor who values and honors your writing and your message.

Whether you need developmental editing, line editing, or proofreading, I’m ready to help you shape and polish your writing while keeping your voice.

Who I Help

I help aspiring authors bring their nonfiction book manuscript to completion through editing and proofreading.

I offer the following services:

  • Developmental Editing — Editing for structure, organization, expanding on topics.
  • Line Editing — Focusing on clarity, flow, consistency.
  • Proofreading — Polishing for typos, punctuation, grammar.

I also offer a Self-Publishing Package:

  • For aspiring nonfiction authors looking to self-publish on Amazon, I provide developmental editing, line editing, copyediting (checking for consistency as you add your changes), manuscript prep and formatting for self-publishing, guidance for uploading to Amazon, and consultation as needed throughout the process.
  • While I do not provide book cover design, I work closely with your designer to be sure everything blends well. If you do not have a cover designer, I can recommend a trusted professional.
  • I also highly recommend that you bring in a final proofreader for your manuscript, after all rounds of editing are completed. While I do proofread my work carefully, it is always recommended that the editor and proofreader be separate individuals to keep eyes fresh.

I work primarily with nonfiction manuscripts. I occasionally offer line edits for novel manuscripts, provided the manuscript evaluation and developmental editing have already been completed.

Please note: I do not offer editing services for short story collections, novellas, graphic novels, children’s books, or poetry books. I encourage you to work with an editor who specializes in those types of books.

To read my client testimonials and find links to some of the books I’ve edited or authored, please visit my Testimonials page.

My Professional Training Experience

These workshops are where I learned the ins and outs of writing, editing, and working with book manuscripts. I have also participated in regional and genre workshops, conferences, writers’ groups, critique groups, and worked with professional editors on my own manuscripts. Most of my best experience has been hands-on over the years working with my amazing clients. What a privilege!

Writers Retreat Workshop Bootcamps

Donald Maass Writing the Breakout Novel Workshop

Jerry Jenkins Novel Writing Bootcamp

Morningstar Ministries Writers’ Workshop

Writer’s Digest Instructor-Led Courses

American Writers & Artists Institute Courses

How to Get Started with Book Editing or Proofreading

If you’re ready to take the next step toward getting your book ready for your readers, I’d love to help. Please follow the instructions on my Contact page so we can connect.

Not quite ready? Not sure? You might benefit from my weekly blog of tips and encouragement to help aspiring writers take their first book-writing steps.

Or you can follow my LinkedIn monthly newsletter, From Words to Book.

Which Service Fits You?

Not sure whether editing or coaching is the right fit for your project? Check the items below to see which support would help you most:

I have a manuscript but am unsure if sections need expansion. –> Developmental Editing

I would like feedback on style and clarity. –> Line Editing

I need help moving my project forward. –> Coaching

I need my manuscript checked for grammar and punctuation. –> Proofreading

I plan to self-publish on Amazon. I need help with manuscript editing and completing the self-publishing process. –> Self-Publishing Package

If you are ready to work with a writing coach, please visit my Writing Coach page.