Two decades of working with words have taught me exactly what a piece of writing needs at each stage of its journey and, just as importantly, what really doesn't help!

When you hand me your manuscript, I will tend it with the same care and reverence I'd use on my own books and projects. The difference? I'll be looking specifically for your voice.

After all, I'm not here to support books that are carbon copies of someone else's. I'm here to see your voice and brilliance more clearly than you might see it for yourself right now.

And though I know the vulnerability of handing your words to someone else, that's not something I take lightly. So whether you need a final proofread before submission or a full developmental edit to see if your structure holds, I can promise to support you and your work with the most careful hands.

After you reach out, I'll be in touch to arrange an initial meeting (in addition to the meetings described below) to discuss the scope of your project. From there, I will share with you the necessary paperwork to make sure we're both aligned, and then you can set about sending me your document.

I'll have it back to you as quickly as possible in the form of a Google Doc with tracked changes, while any additional questions or comments will be shared within the document and/or in an email.

Please note that all timescales below are based on a standard 80,000-word document. Depending on the length of your book, it may take more or less time than this, although we will discuss deadlines at the start of our work together.

Within your Developmental Editing package, you'll receive:

• Two one-hour meetings with me, one each at the start and end of the editing process.
• Up to two full reads of your manuscript, including suggested changes and comments, with ongoing support offered between edits..
• Written developmental feedback on your book at the end of your first edit.

Within your Copy Editing package, you'll receive:

• A thirty-minute meeting at the outset of our work together followed by a one-hour meeting once your second edit is complete.
• Up to two full reads of your manuscript, including suggested changes and comments, with ongoing support offered between edits.

Within your Proofreading package, you'll receive:

• A one-hour meeting with me once your edit is complete.
• One full read-through of your manuscript, including suggested changes and comments.

* Please note that additional manuscript reads are available at an additional fee as required.