Don't hire her when I need her ...
​I hired Louise to copyedit my entire series (ten books). I'd used multiple editors in the past, and every time they'd fallen short of my expectations ... I think my books now have an elevated quality I couldn't have achieved without her. I wholeheartedly recommend her services ... Just don’t hire her when I need her.
JEFF CARSON, CRIME & THRILLER AUTHOR

Full line edit

​Sentence-level editing done for you
You’ve nailed your story and are happy with the structure. Now it’s time to focus on readability so that your readers stay on the page and immerse themselves in your prose.
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A line edit smooths your scenes – artfully but invisibly.

​Sample line edit

A done-for-you sample edit
You want an affordable mini line edit  that shows you how I'd approach your novel at sentence level. I'll review and smooth 1,000 words of your narrative and dialogue.

Ideal for evaluating a good-fit editorial service.

Full proofread

Prepublication quality control done for you
Your book has already been edited by pros at story and sentence level. A proofread is the final tidy-up that looks out for any problems that have slipped through previous rounds of editing.

​It's the last line of defence before you go live to your readers.

My stylistic guidance via books

Hone your own line craft
Editing Fiction at Sentence Level shows you how to give your novel a sentence-level workout.

Line Editing for Crime, Mystery and Thriller Writers (due in late 2026) ups the ante, with specific guidance on the genre's core topics.

​10k-word agent teaser

​Sentence-level editing done for you
I'll work on the first 10,000 words of your novel. This is a scaled-down version of the full line edit, and the reduced word count means it's a tad more comfortable on the purse strings. 

Ideal for authors who want to wow an agent.

​Free booklet with all services

​Guidance on inclusive, respectful writing

Which level of editing do you need?

Not sure what kind of help you need? Read, watch or listen to this free advice on the different levels of editing.
Terrific. Highly recommended ...
Working with Louise is a delight. The attention, the super quick copy-editing turnaround of the first chapters of my new book – she made sure it was in perfect condition for my agent to submit. This is the third time I’ve worked with her and she’s terrific. Highly recommended.​
J B TURNER, CRIME & THRILLER AUTHOR
Brilliant editing ...
Excellent! You really have given it a full wash and rinse! The edits and comments show me the extensive page-by-page work you have done. Many thanks for the brilliant editing.
ANDREW UPDEGROVE, THRILLER WRITER
Incredible eye for detail ...
Louise is a delight to work with and has an incredible eye for detail. [Book one]
​Excellent work again. Many thanks! [Book two]
ANDREW LANGLEY, SUPERNATURAL THRILLER AUTHOR
A rare find ...
Thank you again for the outstanding work. You were a rare find for me. Not only did you complete the work within the time-frame promised, the quality exceeded my expectations considerably.
RON BROCK, INDEPENDENT AUTHOR

​Is it worth editing after publication?

Some authors publish before they hire professional editorial help. This can lead to critical reviews that praise the plot but damn the presentation. With hindsight, these writers would have hired their line editor, copyeditor or proofreader first.

It's never too late, though. If you wish you'd done things differently, get in touch so we can chat about how to move forward.