Editorial & Manuscript Development
Strengthen the manuscript without losing the voice that makes it yours.
Manuscript assessment
Assessment considers structure, clarity, intended readership and development needs. A synopsis may lead to a request for the full manuscript; neither a request nor an assessment guarantees acceptance.
Developmental editing
Developmental work examines narrative arc, pacing, character development or the organisation of ideas. The editorial brief identifies the areas to address and the author’s responsibilities for revision.
Copy-editing & language refinement
Copy-editing addresses grammar, sentence clarity, usage and consistency within the agreed scope. Names, terminology, headings and stylistic choices are reviewed together. Suggestions should support, not erase, the author’s voice.
Proofreading after layout
Prepared pages are checked for typographical errors, inconsistent formatting and page-level issues. Proofreading follows editing and layout; it does not replace structural revision. Author proof approval precedes production preparation.
Originality, attribution & permissions
Authors must hold the rights to their work and identify quotations, images and third-party material. Editorial review considers attribution and permissions. Automated plagiarism detection is not currently configured; editorial review is not a certified plagiarism report.
Agreeing the scope
The proposal identifies the editing level, manuscript version, deliverables, review stages and responsibilities. Revision rounds, schedules and fees are confirmed for the engagement. For self-publishing, assessment precedes a confirmed final quote and payment.
Discuss your manuscript
Share your work and publishing aims for consideration. Scope, approvals and commercial terms are agreed for your project; submission does not guarantee publication.