Line Editing

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Beta Reading

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Editorial

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Line Editing ✳︎ Beta Reading ✳︎ Editorial ✳︎

Basic Service - Beta Reading

£0.003 per word

You'll receive:

  • A full read-through of your manuscript

  • Reader reactions and impressions

  • Feedback on pacing and engagement

  • Identification of confusing sections

  • Notes on plot holes and inconsistencies

  • Character likeability and development feedback

  • Analysis of emotional impact

  • Assessment of world-building clarity (fantasy/sci-fi)

  • Feedback on dialogue authenticity

  • Evaluation of opening chapters and hook strength

  • Notes on whether the ending feels satisfying

  • Areas where attention or interest dropped

  • Suggestions for improvement

Includes:

✓ Detailed written report

✓ Strengths and weaknesses summary

✓ Recommendations for next draft

Unsure if we're the right fit? A free 500 word trial sample is available upon request, so you can see my feedback style and the value I can bring to your work before committing to a full service.

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Intermediate Service - Line Editing

£0.010 per word

I'll improve:

  • Sentence flow and rhythm

  • Clunky or awkward phrasing

  • Repetition of words and ideas

  • Overwriting and unnecessary exposition

  • Weak or vague language

  • Dialogue naturalness

  • Voice consistency

  • Show vs. tell opportunities

  • Word choice and precision

  • Paragraph structure

  • Scene transitions

  • Readability and pacing at sentence level

Includes:

✓ Detailed Track Changes edits

✓ Explanations for major changes

✓ Suggestions to strengthen prose

✓ Preservation of your unique author voice

Unsure if we're the right fit? A free 500 word trial sample is available upon request, so you can see my feedback style and the value I can bring to your work before committing to a full service.

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Advanced Service - Line Editing & Editorial Feedback

£0.012 per word

Everything included in Line Editing, plus:

Big-picture editorial feedback on:

  • Plot structure

  • Story pacing

  • Character arcs

  • Character motivations

  • World-building effectiveness

  • Stakes and tension

  • Opening chapters

  • Scene purpose and effectiveness

  • Theme development

  • Romance development (if applicable)

  • Conflict escalation

  • Ending satisfaction

  • Market positioning and audience expectations

You'll receive:

✓ Full line edit with Track Changes

✓ Comprehensive editorial report (typically 3–8 pages)

✓ Strengths and opportunities for improvement

✓ Actionable revision plan

✓ Specific examples from your manuscript

✓ Personalised recommendations for the next draft.

Unsure if we're the right fit? A free 500 word trial sample is available upon request, so you can see my feedback style and the value I can bring to your work before committing to a full service.

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Testimonials

“Joely knows the business of the writer’s craft and I gladly trust her with my work. From sentence level writing to overarching story structures, she understands what it takes to turn a promising idea into a successful story.”

-Customer, Jayden King

“I have been working with Joely on a regular basis over the past three years on several fantasy novels. She’s very meticulous, spots easily the parts where the pacing is off, has a keen eye for line editing, and always gives honest feedback in the best interest of the work in progress. I will be sure to work with her again in the future and recommend her to anyone in search of a first class editor.”

-Customer, Els Positive

AI Disclaimer:

I do not use AI in any of my beta reading or editing services. Nor will I put anyone’s work through AI. All feedback and edits are done by me alone, preserving the security and integrity of your work.