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Line Editing

Line Editing

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Typical novels range from 70,000–100,000 words.

Total Editing Price: $0.00

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Placing your deposit reserves space on my calendar for your project.

Before work begins, I will confirm your submitted word count and send over an official contract outlining the scope of work, timeline, and terms.

If, for any reason, I am unable to complete your submitted project, your deposit will be refunded in full. Once the contract is signed and work has begun the deposit is nonrefundable

For larger projects, I offer an optional 30 minute discovery call so we can discuss your manuscript, goals, and ensure the service is the right fit for your needs.

This conversation gives you the opportunity to ask questions about the editing process and helps ensure you feel confident moving forward before committing to a larger project.

If you would like to schedule a discovery call or submit a sample for evlautaion prior to booking, please contact me so we can work through next steps.

Accepted file types: DOC, DOCX

The dates shown are currently available editing completion dates (the date your edited manuscript will be returned).

Line Editing focuses on how effectively your writing communicates your ideas at the paragraph and sentence level. At this stage, the story’s structure is already in place, and the focus shifts to refining the language so the narrative feels clear, engaging, and cohesive from beginning to end. 

Line editing strengthens the flow of your writing while preserving your voice and style. This process looks closely at how sentences and paragraphs work together to create rhythm, clarity, and emotional impact, helping ensure the reader moves smoothly through the story without distraction.

Rather than changing your voice, line editing helps your writing communicate more precisely and intentionally, allowing your ideas, characters, and story to come through as clearly as possible.

What Line Editing Improves

Line Editing examines how language functions across your manuscript and highlights opportunities to improve clarity, flow, and readability while maintaining the tone and style that make your work unique.

Key elements reviewed include:

Readability & Flow

  • improving the rhythm and pacing of sentences and paragraphs
  • smoothing transitions between ideas and scenes
  • adjusting awkward phrasing
  • reducing wording that may slow or interrupt the reader’s experience
  • ensuring the writing feels natural and easy to follow

Word Choice & Clarity

  • strengthening sentence structure for greater impact
  • identifying repetitive wording
  • identifying areas where meaning may feel unclear or imprecise
  • refining phrasing to improve understanding
  • highlighting opportunities for stronger phrasing
  • reducing unnecessary filler words

Dialogue & Voice

  • preserving your unique narrative voice
  • ensuring tone remains consistent throughout the manuscript
  • checking dialogue tags for clarity and consistency
  • improving dialogue flow
  • ensuring dialogue sounds natural and purposeful

Grammar & Mechanics

  • identifying issues with grammar and punctuation
  • checking for spelling errors
  • reviewing tense consistency
  • identifying use of passive voice when it weakens clarity

Consistency Checks

  • identifying repeated words or phrases
  • highlighting minor inconsistencies
  • basic fact-checking for obvious errors

What You Will Receive

Your Line Edit includes detailed feedback directly within your manuscript:

  • inline comments with suggested revisions
  • improvements to sentence clarity and flow
  • corrections for grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • suggestions to improve readability and precision
  • identification of repetitive wording or unclear phrasing
  • guidance on maintaining consistent tense and voice

When Line Editing Is Most Helpful

Line Editing is ideal if:

  • the story structure is already working
  • you want to improve clarity and readability
  • you want to refine your writing style
  • you want help identifying awkward or confusing phrasing
  • you want a polished manuscript before proofreading
  • you want your writing to feel smooth and professional