Services
Editing
Editing that sharpens the story without erasing the storyteller.
Whether you’ve written the first draft yourself or you’re refining a ghostwritten manuscript, our editors work on developmental, line, and copy edits with one rule: protect the voice.
What's Included
- Developmental editing for structure, pacing, and arc
- Line editing for voice, rhythm, and clarity
- Copy editing for grammar, consistency, and polish
- Editorial notes explaining the “why” behind every suggestion
Our Process
We read your full manuscript first, before touching a single line, to understand what the book is trying to do.
A clear plan for which layers of editing your manuscript needs — developmental, line, copy, or all three.
Structure, pacing, arc, and story logic — the big-picture edit that happens before line-level work.
Sentence-level work on voice, rhythm, and clarity, with notes explaining every meaningful change.
Grammar, consistency, continuity, and polish — the final layer before a manuscript is submission- or print-ready.
You review every round. Nothing is finalized without your sign-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of editing do you offer?
Developmental, line, and copy editing — structural fixes, prose-level polish, or grammar/consistency passes, depending on what your draft needs.
My manuscript isn't finished — can you still help?
Yes. We can edit in progress, or wait for a complete draft — whichever fits your writing process better.
How long does an edit take?
Depends on scope and length, but a full developmental + line edit typically runs 4–8 weeks for a standard manuscript.
Will you change my voice?
No. Editing sharpens what’s already there — clarity, flow, consistency — without flattening your style into something generic.
Do you offer a sample edit before I commit?
Yes, a short sample pass on a chapter so you can see our approach before signing on for the full manuscript.
What do I receive at the end?
A tracked-changes manuscript plus an editorial letter summarizing key patterns, strengths, and remaining considerations.
Testimonials
I didn't think a ghostwriting team could nail banter — that felt like the one thing that had to come from me. I was wrong. My leads/characters sound exactly like I hear them in my head, chemistry was lit.
"Author, Contemporary Romance 2020"My story just got better, and I know these guys will nail it.
"IRIS."I came to IWF with two characters and a vague ache of a premise. What I got back was a fully realized love story with the exact slow-burn tension I couldn't articulate but always wanted.
"Author, Romance Fiction 2020"