book editing
Your Story Deserves an Editor Who Will Help You Make Magic.
You've poured your heart and soul into your manuscript—now, it's time to elevate it to its highest potential. Through actionable, insightful, and supportive editing—and a bit of Manuscript Magic —we'll take your story from good to unforgettable.
Whether you need help untangling messy plot threads, deepening your characters' arcs, or enchanting your readers with immersive and descriptive prose, you've come to the right place.
Let's make some magic!
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Devlopmental
editing
My Speciality!
Developmental editing is all about the big picture. It assesses how your manuscript works as a whole and helps drive your story forward. This is where we'll focus on story structure, plot, pacing, character development, worldbuilding, POV, dialogue, and more!
This type of edit is best for writers who:
What's Included?
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Want in-depth, professional editorial feedback at a foundational level.
Are debuting their first novel.
Have completed their manuscript and done a few rounds of self-editing.
Have received feedback from beta readers and/or critique partners.
Investment: $0.025/word
- Marked-up manuscript with in-line and margin comments, suggestions, reactions, and praise.
- A detailed and actionable editorial report upwards of 20+ pages discussing my feedback and suggestions.
- Chapter-by-chapter critique report breaking down each chapter of your manuscript.
- A comprehensive character evaluation breaking down each major character.
- Worldbuilding review (if applicable).
- Visual plot structure map.
- Custom revision plan & toolkit.
- 2 complimentary one-on-one coaching/strategy sessions (before the project begins and after the final edits are delivered) to discuss your vision, goals, and address any questions/next steps.
- Continued email support for 3 months after delivery of your edited manuscript.
- Exclusive access to my ENTIRE library of Author Resources.
- Discounted future services.
Line editing
Line editing is more stylistic. This is where we'd get specific with the content and focus on things like voice, tone, style, sentence structure, word choice, and concision.
This type of edit is best for writers who:
Have completed developmental and foundational edits.
Are ready for sentence-level improvement.
What's Included?
Investment: $0.02/word
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- Marked-up manuscript using Track Changes.
- Margin comments, suggestions, reactions, and praise.
- Line editing report detailing & discussing your manuscript's strengths and its recurring issues.
- Line-level style sheet addressing voice guidelines, style preferences, and invented or unusual terms and spellings.
- Custom revision plan & toolkit.
- 2 complimentary one-on-one coaching/strategy sessions (before the project begins and after the final edits are delivered) to discuss your vision, goals, and address any questions/next steps.
- Continued email support for 3 months after delivery of your edited manuscript.
- Exclusive access to my ENTIRE library of Author Resources.
- Discounted future services.
Copy
editing
Copy editing enhances the readability of your manuscript. This is where we'd edit for consistency and accuracy by focusing on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and fact-checking.
This type of edit is best for writers who:
What's Included?
Investment: $0.015/word
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Are confident in their story's structure, character arcs, and overall flow.
Need a professional to catch the pesky grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax errors.
Want to ensure consistency in style, voice, and formatting throughout their manscript.
Are preparing for publication.
- Marked-up manuscript using Track Changes.
- Margin comments (as needed).
- Copy editing style sheet addressing spelling and grammar choices, names, places, style rules, and more.
- Custom revision plan & toolkit.
- Optional one-on-one coaching session to review major decisions and discuss next steps.
- Continued email support for 3 months after delivery of your edited manuscript.
- Exclusive access to my ENTIRE library of Author Resources.
- Discounted future services.
THE PROCESS
STEP TWO
STEP THREE
Consult & Sample Edit
The Agreements
Onboarding
Before we start working together, you'll send me 1,000 words of your manuscript, and I'll provide a sample edit (line and copy edits only).
Next, we'll book a consult call, where we'll discuss the vision of your novel, your goals, and address any questions you might have.
If we decide we're a good fit, we move forward!
Now that you've decided to move forward, I'll send the contract and deposit invoice your way.
Once you accept the terms of our agreement and make your first payment, we'll start the onboarding process.
Keep an eye on your inbox!
It's time to start making some magic!
Your onboarding packet includes your welcome to the Ladner Editorial fam, what to expect from the editorial process, access to your Author Portal and our shared Google Drive folder, and a questionnaire that helps me get to know your novel better.
Are you getting excited yet!?
STEP FOUR
Editing
It's finally time for me to buckle down and get to work editing your novel!
In your Author Portal, I will be updating you weekly, adding notes of encouragement, and sending payment reminders (if you're on a payment plan).
During this phase, you can sit back and relax or get started on a new project!
STEP FIVE
Delivery & Final Call
On our agreed project due date, I'll send you the final invoice.
Once paid, your marked-up manuscript, my detailed feedback, and a thank you packet will be unlocked for you to view!
You'll have 4 weeks to review the edits, then we'll schedule our final call to address any questions you have and discuss your next steps!
STEP SIX
Time to Revise
Here's where the real magic happens!
Equipped with new feedback, you get to return to your story and start making your changes, bringing you one step closer to realizing your author dreams and publishing your novel!
Are you ready to make Manuscript Magic?
STEP ONE
I'm ready for my FREE sample edit
Editorial Packages
Story
Alchemist
Rune
Weaver
A meticulous polish to guarantee your manuscript is both magical and flawless.
Complete editorial magic for every chapter, every sentence, and every word.
Payment Plans Available
Payment Plans Available
$0.05/word
$0.03/word
Developmental, line, AND copy editing
20+ page editorial report
Chapter-by-chapter assessment
Line editing report
Line-level style sheet
4 complimentary 1:1 coaching calls
Time for revisions between each edit
Continued email support for 3 months after delivery of your edited manuscript
Exclusive access to my ENTIRE resource library
Optional add-ons
Line AND copy editing
Edited manuscript using Track Changes
Comments, suggestions, reactions, and praise (in-line & margin)
Line editing report
Line-level style sheet
Copy editing style sheet
3 complimentary 1:1 coaching calls
Time for revisions between each edit
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Character evaluation report
Comments, suggestions, reactions, and praise (in-line & margin)
Edited manuscript using Track Changes
Worldbuilding review (if applicable)
Plot structure map
Copy editing style sheet
Custom revision plan & toolkit
Custom revision plan & toolkit
Continued email support for 3 months after delivery of your edited manuscript
Exclusive access to my ENTIRE resource library
Optional add-ons
THE FAQs
Fantasy is my first love—and the focus of Ladner Editorial—however, I love working with many genres!
Whether your story is an epic fantasy, a swoon-worthy romance, a futuristic sci-fi, or a captivating murder mystery, you've come to the right place!
Non-fiction is not generally a genre I work with. However, I'd be happy to chat!
My feedback will always be a balanced mix of actionable, solutions-based comments (to help strengthen your story and suggest improvements), my authentic reactions as a reader (to let you know how the story is being perceived), and marks of praise (to let you know what's working well and why)!
- Developmental editing: 6-8 weeks
- Line editing: 4-6 weeks
- Copy editing: 2-4 weeks
The exact timeline for your manuscript will be discussed in our consultation!
It depends!
While we absolutely could work together at any stage of the writing process, ideally your manuscript would be nearly finished. However, some authors want help on multiple drafts, not only the final one. It's really dependent on your preference, budget, and goals.
Coaching is another great option if you're looking for help while writing! Check out my mentorship program here
Not only does signing a contract protect us both, but it will also outline the scope of the project and the responsibilities for each of us!
My standard payment plan is as follows:
I would also be happy to discuss a customized payment plan to help make editing your novel possible!
40% due at booking
30% due before I begin
30% due before the delivery of your final edits
Your invoice can be found on the Author Portal. I process each invoice with Stripe and accept all major debit and credit cards.
The deposit holds your spot! Once we agree on the terms of our contract and I receive your deposit, your slot is held, ensuring no other project interferes with yours.
The deposit is non-refundable.
I offer a few types of discounts:
I also offer discounted packages when you book multiple services at once! See the packages here
Book one editorial service with me and get 10% off all subsequent services.
10% off for military-affiliated writers.
Save $150 when you pay in full on any editorial, coaching, or custom web design service.
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Beta reader question guide
gimme the guide!
you'll love this freebie!
You wrote a book, but now comes the (slightly terrifying) part—sharing your book baby with your beta readers.
You want helpful feedback, but what are you supposed to ask?
Don't worry. I've got you!
Inside, you'll find 20 thought-provoking questions (and some bonus questions for fantasy novels) designed to help you get deep, honest, and actionable feedback—without overwhelming your readers.
