Line editingLine editing for novels
Your draft is revised and the story works. Now the prose needs polish.
If you’ve got a draft manuscript, Line Editing will clean up your prose.
What you get
- Active rewriting for flow and clarity, in your voice
- Proofreading included
- Up to three rounds of line editing and proofreading
- A publication-ready manuscript at the end
You want active rewriting of your prose for better flow and clarity, while keeping your voice. The proofreading is included. You will receive a publication-ready manuscript at the end of this process. Up to three rounds of line editing and proofreading are included at no extra cost.
Rates
| Word count | Rate per word |
|---|---|
| Up to 10,000 words | 2¢ |
| 10,001–50,000 words | 1.5¢ |
| 50,001–100,000 words | 1.25¢ |
| 100,001+ words | 1¢ |
Estimated price by length
| Manuscript | Words | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Short story | 7,500 | $150 |
| Novella | 30,000 | $450 |
| Short novel | 50,000 | $750 |
| Novel | 80,000 | $1,000 |
| Epic | 120,000 | $1,200 |
Price your exact word count, or read what novel editing costs.
Writers say
George is a prompt, professional editor who is thorough but supportive of the author’s voice. A pleasure to work with.K.D McAdams, author of thriller, dystopian and horror stories.
George Donnelly did an excellent edit for one of my upcoming works. Not only was he thorough in the nuts and bolts of writing, the grammar and punctuation, but he also made several suggestions that will greatly improve the story. He found areas where I needed to work on consistency and clarity and suggested a way to build more tension at chapter ends. I highly recommend George for all of your editing needs and will definitely work with him again.Jeanette Raleigh, author of Moon Struck: A Hilarious Werewolf Romance.
George is a top-notch editor who is fast, thorough, and accurate. Working with him is not only painless, but actually a lot of fun! His thoughtful suggestions for improving my writing were right on the mark. Having an editor with such a keen eye for detail put my mind at ease when submitting my work for publication. I can’t imagine working with another editor. George is my go-to person for all my editing and proofreading needs.Heather Biedermann, author of fantasy, horror, and science fiction tales.
Questions
What’s the difference between line editing and proofreading?
Proofreading corrects typos, grammar and confusing constructions, with light line editing. Line editing actively rewrites your prose for better flow and clarity while keeping your voice, and the proofreading is included.
How long does it take?
An 80,000-word novel takes about two weeks. Shorter manuscripts usually take a week or less. For longer works, I can meet your firm deadline.
What does the trial edit look like?
For your trial edit, I can demonstrate two editing styles: (1) I aggressively make suggestions and correct typos using a granular track changes feature; and (2) I correct typos only and make notes for anything else that merits mention. Or, tell me your preferred style and I will use that.
Do you use AI?
No. Every edit is done by hand, just the heart and the mind.
Send me up to 5,000 words and I'll edit it for free, no strings attached. Email [email protected] now to get started.