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Book and nonfiction editing
A serious read from the shape of the book through its final pages.
Book editing and copywriting
Nonfiction editor for first-time authors, and copywriting for businesses with something worth saying.
Editing nonfiction and writing copy both begin with the same question: what is the true thing this work needs to say, and how can it say it plainly?
For authors, scholarly writers, and small businesses whose work deserves a careful reader.
Four ways into the work
A serious reader for each stage of the work.
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Copywriting for small business
Sales pages, landing pages, and websites that say the true thing plainly.
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Academic journal editing
A patient, rigorous read before a scholarly article goes to a journal.
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The four editing stages
Developmental, line, copy, and proofreading, understood as one process.
A wider practice
Your book, your article, or your website deserves a serious reader.
Bring the question you cannot quite phrase yet. We will make a plan for the draft, the deadline, and the thinking that matters most.
Questions people ask
A few plain answers before we begin.
Do I need editing before submitting to agents?
Usually, a manuscript benefits from a clear editorial read before it goes out. The right stage depends on what is still changing in the book and what is already settled.
What does editing cost?
The number depends on the manuscript’s length, condition, scope, and the kind of read it needs. A conversation and a sample let us name the work honestly.
How long does editing take?
A schedule follows the manuscript rather than a fixed promise. After seeing the pages, I can suggest a pace that leaves room for careful reading and useful revision.
Do you work with first-time authors?
Yes. First books often need a reader who can explain the larger editorial decisions as well as make the smaller ones.