Professional Editing and Proofreading Services
Supportive, detail-focused editing for authors, students, researchers, and small businesses. Choose the service that best fits your project — or let me help you find the right one.
Choose the Right Level of Support for Your Writing
Developmental Editing
Big-picture feedback to strengthen structure, clarity, flow, and consistency.
- Structure and organisation
- Plot/message clarity
- Tone and voice alignment
- Chapter flow
Line Editing
Sentence-level editing for clarity, tone, flow, and reader engagement.
- Style improvement
- Sentence flow
- Word choice
- Voice consistency
Proofreading
A final polish for accuracy, correctness, and consistency.
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Formatting
Beta Reading
Reader-focused feedback that highlights pacing, engagement, clarity, and emotional impact.
- Reader impressions
- Pacing and engagement
- Character/argument clarity
- What’s working and what’s unclear
Academic and Professional Editing
Clear, polished writing for students, researchers, and professionals.
- Editing for essays, theses, and dissertations
- Grammar and language refinement for ESL writers
- Polishing reports, proposals, and website copy
- Formatting according to institutional guidelines
Whether you’re preparing a university submission or refining copy for your business, I ensure clarity, professionalism, and accuracy throughout your document.
Compare Services
| Feature | Developmental Editing | Line Editing | Proofreading | Beta Reading |
| Focus | Structure, message, flow | Style, voice, readability | Errors and accuracy | Reader experience |
| Inline edits | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Comments and notes | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Fixes language | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Pacing analysis | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Voice and tone review | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Best for | Drafts needing shaping | Drafts needing polishing | Final manuscripts | Fiction or non-fiction |
Detailed Service Descriptions
Developmental Editing
A structural, high-level review that strengthens your manuscript’s clarity, organisation, and overall flow.
- Flow
- Clarity
- Logic
- Voice
- Readability
Line Editing
Sentence-level refinement focusing on style, tone, rhythm, and readability.
- Style
- Word choice
- Rhythm
- Voice consistence
Proofreading
A final check for correctness before submission or publication.
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Formatting
Beta Reading
A reader-focused review that shows you how your manuscript lands emotionally and narratively. This is not editing — it’s feedback designed to help you understand your audience’s experience.
- Pacing
- Reader engagement
- Character or argument clarity
- Emotional impact
- Plot or logic concerns
- Areas that feel slow, confusing or especially strong
What to Expect
Enquiry
Send your document and specify the service you’re interested in.
Sample edit
I complete a short sample edit so you can see my editing style.
Quote and agreement
You receive a clear quote and timeline before we begin.
Editing and delivery
Your edited document is returned with comments and suggestions.
Rates and Packages
- Academic editing charged per word
- Fixed rate packages for short projects
Share your word count and document type, and I’ll send a personalised quote within 24–48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re unsure, I can review your sample and advise.
Yes, I provide a free sample edit for new clients.
Turnaround depends on word count and service level.
Beta reading focuses on reader impressions — it does not include corrections, rewriting, or language editing.
Ready to Begin Your Project?
Let’s bring clarity, polish, and confidence to your writing.