Seattle Editing: Quality Editing at Affordable Rates
“I really think that the great difficulty in bringing [a manuscript] into final shape is the old one of not being able to see the forest for the trees.” — Maxwell Perkins
Are You Looking for Another Pair of Eyes?
Writers are too close to their work. That’s why they can’t see the forest for the trees—and why they need judicious editors. And trust me: even if you’re an editor, you won’t be able to see what’s not working as easily as another editor. Nor will you be able to take that essential step of killing your “darlings.” Only when two or three of my committee members pointed to a jarring sentence in my dissertation did I realize it would be better without it. Their feedback gave me the objectivity I’d lacked before.
I Help Writers Produce Their Very Best Work
If you’re looking for an editor to help you write, revise, or polish your manuscript, you’ve come to the right place. I’m an experienced, versatile editor who excels at helping writers compose, revise, and ultimately publish their books, articles, and stories. In 2006, I launched my freelance editing business in Seattle. Since then, I have worked with hundreds of writers. Many of them went on to publish their books, stories, memoirs, or articles.
See testimonials from past clients here.
I Work with Writers at Every Step of the Way
It doesn’t matter where you are in your writing process. My services include coaching, manuscript assessments, and developmental editing, in addition to the usual line editing, copyediting, and proofreading. You’ll find detailed descriptions of these services here.
I’m Versatile
Over the years, I’ve edited everything from letters and reports to book-length manuscripts. My favorite genres are nonfiction, memoir, young adult fiction, and literary fiction, but I’ve also edited sci-fi, fantasy, middle grade fiction, and romance. I enjoy the variety! See my bio here.
My Services are Affordable
Editing costs are skyrocketing, but I’ve kept my rates affordable and my services flexible, so you can get the editing you need without breaking the bank. You don’t need a completed manuscript for an assessment designed to help you complete the first draft. If you can only afford $300 worth of copy editing, we’ll work together to devise a plan.
I Offer Free Sample Edits and Estimates
If you aren’t sure which type of editing you need, no worries! We’ll figure that out when you submit your free sample edit. Click on the link below to send me a 1,000-word sample of your manuscript in an MS Word-compatible document.
Request a Free Sample Edit/Estimate
Contact me:
Email: [email protected]
Message phone: (206) 784-7070