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
We Help You See the Forest and the Trees.
Whether you’re looking for an editor to help you revise your writing or smooth its rough edges, you’ve come to the right place. We advise clients to choose either our manuscript assessment or developmental edit before they begin revising. An assessment letter serves as a blueprint for revision. In addition to the assessment letter, developmental editing includes one-on-one assistance for writers. If you’ve already revised your manuscript, copyediting, line editing, or proofreading may be all you need.
Meet Your Editor/Writing Buddy
Thanks for stopping by. 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, though I occasionally hire professional proofreaders.
In 2006, I launched my freelance editing business in Seattle. Since then, I’ve worked with hundreds of writers, often as a developmental editor (a.k.a. “big picture” editing) or as a copy editor. Writers also hire me for substantive editing, line editing, and proofreading.
See testimonials from past clients here.
Our Services are Affordable.
Editing costs are skyrocketing, but we’ve kept our rates affordable and our services flexible, so you won’t have to break the bank. We tailor our editing services to fit each project. A thoroughly revised manuscript might need only line editing and proofreading, while a first draft would benefit from developmental editing or a manuscript assessment. A manuscript assessment costs around $500, while copy editing and line editing are usually double that amount (or more) for a book-length manuscript. To save money, writers sometimes have me edit the most important chapters and run the rest through spell check and grammar check.
We Work with Writers at Every Step of the Way.
It doesn’t matter where you are in your writing process. Seattle Editing can help you move forward with your writing project. In addition to line editing, copyediting, and proofreading, our services include coaching, manuscript assessments, and developmental editing. You’ll find detailed descriptions of these services here.
Request a Free Sample Edit/Estimate
We’re Flexible.
Do you have a short document to be edited and proofread today? If so, be sure to call or email us. We’re often available for small jobs. 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.
If you’re searching for specific information having to do with writing and publishing, please visit our Writing Matters page.
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.
Request a Free Sample Edit/Estimate
Contact me:
Email: [email protected]
Message phone: (206) 784-7070