You’ve nailed your story and are happy with the structure. Now it’s time to focus on readability so that your readers want to stay on the page and immerse themselves in your prose.
A line- and copyedit corrects and smooths artfully but invisibly. Retaining the integrity of your style and narrative voice will be key. So will ensuring that your writing flows well and that any distractions are removed. PRICE: Subject to review of a sample FORMAT: Microsoft Word doc
What you get
1. A full line-by-line edit
I'll edit your novel line by line, word by word. Front of my mind will be clarity and flow. I'll address the following:
Authenticity of phrasing and word choice in relation to character voice
Spelling, grammar, syntax, punctuation, hyphenation and capitalization
Dialogue expression: style, tagging and punctuation
Effectiveness of sentence-level narration
Character-trait consistency
Pace and flow: special attention to repetition and overwriting
Told versus shown prose
Cliché and awkward metaphor
Use of tenses
Layout guidance
Letter, word, line and paragraph spacing
Chapter sequencing
Standard document formatting using Word’s styles palette: indentation, paragraph style, section breaks
​2. An editorial report and style sheet
My extensive report details my observations while editing your book.
The style sheet records decisions about hyphenation, numbering, capitalization, spelling variation, punctuation style and idiom usage so that we can bring common-sense consistency to your writing.
Cooking for Cannibals is a better book because of your careful, professional edit. And I'm a better writer. I can’t think of a higher compliment. But that’s the truth of it ... I'm a better writer because you edited my book.
RICH LEDER, NOVELIST & SCREENWRITER
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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author
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The most wonderful thing of all was the way she kept my voice intact. ... Louise is the bright light that guides us to our end goal: to be a published author.
DARE ROGERS, CRIME THRILLER WRITER
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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author
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I saw the art of skilful editing at its best. Louise was meticulous, but so thoughtful. She eliminated the mistakes, but looked beyond them, too, amending without compromising the voices of the characters or the atmosphere in the scenes. What I received back is the novel at its best – it’s my story, how I wrote it, but masterfully and brilliantly edited to become a work I can truly be proud of.
AYSHE GEMEDZHY, INDEPENDENT AUTHOR
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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author
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THE INSIGHT YOU PROVIDED MAKES ME EXCITED TO JUMP RIGHT IN Thank you so much for all of your hard work on my manuscript. As a new author I was really nervous going into this part of the process but you have been an absolute joy to work with. Your advice and encouragement is something that I really value, and the insight you provided (I loved the report you sent) makes me excited to jump right in. I hope that we get to work together again soon!
PENNY LARAZA, FANTASY THRILLER WRITER
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Fancy working with me?
If you'd like to discuss a line editing, copyediting or proofreading project, get in touch so we can have a chat.
