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
Why Choose Seattle Editing?
If you're looking for quality editing at affordable rates, you've come to the right place. Our services are top-notch and our rates competitive. Editing costs are skyrocketing, but we’ve kept our rates affordable and our services flexible. A manuscript assessment for 30,000 words costs around $300, while copyediting and line editing are double or triple that amount.
Writing and Editing: Two Different Skill Sets
It's a well-known fact that writers are too close to their work to see what's not working or even to recognize what is working. Writing and editing are different skill sets and use different parts of the brain. It's one thing to create settings, characters, plot points, and scenes, and quite another to spot a run-on sentence, inconsistent spellings, or characters that sound too much alike.
Every Writer Needs An Editor
Beta groups are great, and AI can be useful for finding grammar errors and eliminating wordiness, but so far, nothing has been invented to replace human editors. Editors are a special breed. They write well, read widely, and are sensitive to nuances that undercut or distort meanings. Editors also have an ear for the rhythms of language and can smooth out rough edges and tighten sprawling sentences. Most importantly, editors help writers connect with their readers.
We Work with Writers at Every Step of the Way
No matter where you are in your writing process, Seattle Editing will help you move forward. In addition to manuscript assessments, developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading, our services include coaching. You’ll find detailed descriptions of all these services here.
We’re Flexible
Do you have a book-length manuscript that needs revision, or a short document to be edited and proofread today? If so, we're here for you. We're also willing to tailor our services to your specific needs and budget. Even if you’re still at square one and just beginning to map out your manuscript, we can help you develop your outline or map your plotline and character arcs. A well-written outline often makes writing the first draft a breeze.
I’m Melanie Austin, a freelance editor with a doctorate in English, a background in teaching, and a certificate in ESL. I do most of the work at Seattle Editing.
In 2006, I launched my freelance editing business in Seattle. Since then, I’ve worked with hundreds of writers. Most of them went on to publish their books.
See testimonials from past clients here.
Contact Information:
206-784-7070
We Offer Free Sample Edits and Estimates
Click on the link below to fill out the form. Please copy and paste a 500- to 1,000-word writing sample into the message box. Be sure to include a couple of sentences describing your editing needs, including your deadline, word count, and anything else you’d like me to know. Alternatively, you may email your sample in an MS Word-compatible attachment.
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