​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In many cases, we start with a Manuscript Assessment to take a big-picture look at where your manuscript is now, what is already working well and where it could be strengthened. The assessment gives you clear guidance for revising the manuscript yourself before detailed editing begins and, in some cases, may mean you can move directly to Comprehensive Microediting or Copyediting without needing a separate Substantive Edit. (See more detail below.)  

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If your manuscript would benefit from more than one stage of editing, I can often bundle services together at a reduced rate. Bundled editing not only saves money but also provides a smoother editorial process and greater consistency from first draft through to publication.

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​Complimentary 20-minute consultation
If you're unsure which editing service is right for your manuscript, you're welcome to book a complimentary 20-minute consultation to discuss your project, your editorial needs and whether we're a good fit.

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Working together

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Below are details of the editing services I offer. Editing is a collaborative partnership built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to creating the strongest possible book. ​I offer thoughtful, constructive feedback that respects your voice while challenging your manuscript to become clearer, more engaging and more effective for your readers.​ Every edit is tailored to your goals, audience, publishing plans and preferred style guide (Australian, UK or US English). I refer to your Author Questionnaire while I edit, to ensure I am in step with your goals and message.​

 

Most hands-on editing services involve two passes. After the first pass, you have the opportunity to accept or reject my suggestions and perform any necessary re-writes. You then send the manuscript back for me to review your new writing before I return the final copy. 

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Every suggestion is made using Microsoft Word's Track Changes and Comments. You remain in control throughout the process and decide which changes to accept. My goal is never to rewrite your book in my own voice, but to help your writing communicate more clearly while remaining authentically yours. You, as the author, have the final say.​​

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Making the process more manageable

Book editing can be a significant investment, particularly when a manuscript needs several stages of work. Where appropriate, I can also make the process easier to manage through:

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Standard Manuscript Assessment credit: If you proceed to the next stage of editing within three months of your assessment, I'll credit 50% of your assessment fee, up to $250, towards the editing cost. If you return after three months, you'll still receive a 25% credit, up to $125.

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Staged payments: For larger projects, we can often divide the editing fee into instalments rather than requiring two large payments.

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Flexible working windows: You don't have to rush your revisions between editing stages. Take the time you need, and when you're ready to continue, we'll arrange the next stage around my current availability. 

 

​​I also provide estimated editing timeframes rather than fixed completion dates for substantial editing projects. Sometimes the depth of work a manuscript needs only becomes fully apparent once I'm immersed in it. If a project is taking longer than anticipated, I'll keep you informed along the way.

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The aim is to give both of us enough structure to keep your book moving forward, while allowing reasonable flexibility when the manuscript—or life—takes an unexpected turn.​