Editing Services

Developmental Editing

In-depth focus on narrative structure and tension, plot, scene order, pacing, and character arcs.

Delivered as in-line annotations, margin comments, and an editorial letter.

Line and Copy Editing

Refines your unique style through elements such as word choice, grammar, and aesthetic syntax. Also ensures clarity and consistency in voice.

Delivered as in-line changes, version history, and margin comments explaining changes.

Proof Reading

A post-edit reading that looks for any remaining grammar and layout/formatting errors.

Delivered as in-line changes, version history, and margin comments explaining changes.

Manuscript Evaluation

General structural analysis your manuscript’s narrative, pacing, and character arcs.

Delivered as a single editorial report.

Editing FAQ
Pricing & Inquiry

  • "I'd never worked with an editor before, but Sara made the process feel so natural, like I'd worked with her for years."

    — Eleyna R.

  • "Sara's line edits were a literal book saver."

    — Yuko M.

  • "No detail went un-analyzed, and she made the magic happen. She's got this s**t nailed down to a science."

    —Forrest K.

  • "Sara is a tremendous talent. She helped me big time with a story I was wrestling with."

    — Paul P.

Sub-Genres I Edit For

Weird Fiction

Supernatural & Paranormal

Cosmic Horror

Southern Gothic

Body Horror

Psychological Thriller

Folk & Cult Horror

Slasher & Splatterpunk

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Trial edits are on 750-word excerpts of your work

Why Hire a Freelance Editor?

  • Agencies usually keep 30 - 50% of client revenue to cover sales, admin, and margin. Freelancers have minimal overhead, so we can afford to charge less.

  • Your communication with a freelance editor isn’t mediated by a project manager who can’t grasp the details of stylistic discussions. Nothing gets lost in translation.

  • Every freelancer specializes in some niche. Mine is horror and weird fiction, others will only edit fantasy, or only sci-fi. Over time, that specialization leads to mastery of their genre.

  • With freelancers, you control who touches your work. Agencies will assign you a random editor, who may or may not be the right fit for you.

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