Your Manuscript Isn’t Ready. Yet.

Editing and industry guidance to help you land an agent or book publishing deal.

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WHO THIS IS FOR

You will benefit from working with us if you:

  • Have a complete or nearly complete manuscript

  • Want to pursue a traditional publishing deal

  • Intend to query literary agents

  • Are ready for substantial edits

  • Value strategic feedback

How It Works

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    Manuscript Assessment

    A big-picture assessment of your story. We look at structure, pacing, voice, positioning, and readiness.

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    Deep Structural Edit

    In-depth developmental feedback and line comments.

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    Revision Strategy

    Clear guidance and actionable steps for strengthening the manuscript.

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    Query & Submission Guidance

    Positioning support so you can approach agents confidently and strategically.

Expert Editorial Insight

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Your manuscript is being evaluated against market expectations, agent standards, and literary value.

None of this has to be intimidating.

We bring:

  • Structural editing expertise

  • Big Five professional experience

  • Insight into what agents are actually looking for

  • Clear, actionable feedback and strategic framing

Learn More

We take on a limited number of manuscripts each season to ensure depth and focus.

If you’re serious about pursuing traditional publication, complete the application below:

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, no ethical editor will. I help position your manuscript at a professional standard so you can reach out to agents confidently.

  • We work with both fiction and non-fiction.

    In fiction we specialize in commercial, upmarket, and literary projects. We do not work with poetry, novels in verse, or screenplays.

    For non-fiction we specialize in socially conscious narratives from journalists, scholars, and cultural critics. We do not work with memoir or prescriptive non-fiction.

  • Pricing is shared after reviewing your application to ensure fit.