Book Editing

Editing your own manuscript is like operating yourself. Alone.

It's possible ... it has been done ... but experts advise against it.

reading your own writing from the perspective of a first reading reader is not just difficult, it's impossible. You know too much. A good editor will spot many of the little things the author naturally doesn't notice. And filing on these details takes a manuscript from good to unlimitedly best-selling.

I have many shiny tools. Let me operate.

Every writer and editor has different strengths. The key is to find someone with strengths that cover your weaknesses. That's why I only offer line editing; that's my absolute strength.

Line editing focuses on the craft:

- the creative style,

- Clarity,

- Overused words and run-on sentences,

- Sticky phrases,

- Redundancies in words and content,

- Tightening paragraphs and dialogue,

- Transitions,

- Pacing,

- And much more.

I offer three types of line editing:

Succinct line editing:

For the advanced author who knows his/her editing and is looking for succinct advice.

Standard line editing:

For the established author who would like some advice and explanation.

Royal line editing:

For the budding author who wants a set of tools to improve their writing, with examples and further reading suggestions tailored to their needs.

Before you send a whole manuscript convince yourself I will do exactly what you want.

fill out this form and I'll send you a sample edit along with a non-binding offer. I look forward to your writing!

If the file won't download or you're having trouble opening it, I'm happy to help!

editor@mira-kanehl.com