What Is Line Editing?
This is an intense edit, where we focus on getting your prose flowing smoothly, your dialogue feeling natural, and your voice shining through consistently. I'll be going through each sentence of your novel to make sure every word is pulling its weight.
What's included:
- Tracked changes throughout your Word document, with comments giving detailed explanations and suggestions for any of the more involved edits.
- A brief editorial letter summarising any recurring issues and explaining my reasoning for editorial decisions, along with my overall thoughts on your story, highlighting its strengths and suggesting improvements where appropriate.
- An optional follow-up meeting, and ongoing email support.
Please note: You should only commit to line editing if the story is done and you are ready to focus on the sentences you are using to tell it.
Of course, I'll let you know if I do find something that needs developmental work, like a sneaky plot hole or a deep continuity error, but I will be going into this edit assuming you are 100% happy with your novel's content.
Pricing
My average per word rate for line editing is £0.026, but I price each project individually, as the amount of work depends on the story's complexity and the author's needs/preferences. This is why starting with a sample edit is so important, as it helps me give you the most accurate quote for your edit.
For example: A line edit of an 80,000 word manuscript could cost anywhere between £1,200 - £3,200.
(I am always happy to discuss payment plans, as I want to keep editing accessible.)
Ready to get started?
First we'll discuss your story and your goals, then we can arrange your sample edit (tracked changes and
comments on up to 1,000 words), so you can can get a feel for my editing style
and make sure we're a good fit.