Creative edit

You’ve written your novel or memoir, but you’re not sure it’s ready to send to an agent yet. Maybe there are things you need to fix, but you’re not sure how.

Creative editing includes precision plotting to sharpen those chains of cause and consequence; deepening your characterisation, finessing your structure, and ensuring the heart of your story hits home. I’ve got a knack for cutting word count down when needed and a flair for line-editing: honing your voice, polishing your imagery and making every word sing.

This is a professional-level edit of the kind I did at Penguin and Hachette, and it’s a complete package to get your manuscript into the best possible shape.

Format

Full read-through.
1-hour video call to discuss my ideas before I dive in.
Editorial letter detailing areas for improvement.
Marked-up manuscript with line edits and margin notes.
1-hour video call to discuss your next steps.

Pricing

A full edit as above is £25 per 1,000 words. I offer bespoke options to suit different budgets, so please get in touch for a quote.

Her ideas have taken my book to a whole new level.
    Rozina, creative edit, historical fiction

Rose approached the manuscript by celebrating what was working while gently and insightfully challenging what needed reimagining. Her edit went far beyond surface-level notes; she uncovered the novel’s latent potential and offered a path forward with clarity, imagination, and care.

         Mario, creative edit, literary fiction