Editorial Services

Fixing books one plot hole at a time.

  • Developmental Edits
  • Line Edits
  • Copyedits 
  • Proofreading
  • Back Cover Copy

Developmental Edits

Content is the heart of your novel.

Don’t skip over the big-picture work! Whether you have a messy draft that needs a lot of tough love or a solid manuscript that needs you to dig deeper, this developmental editing service is for you. I will help make sure that your whole story, from start to finish, is stunning. Your manuscript will get detailed feedback and useful, achievable solutions, that keep your voice, your style, and your story yours.

  • Hook your readers, and keep them invested
  • Make sure every scene moves the plot along
  • Dig into the hows and whys of your world
  • Strengthen the bonds between your characters
  • Perfectly illuminate plot arcs and backstories
  • Unlimited access to me to clarify any questions about your feedback
  • And so much more…

How It Works

I read through your entire manuscript at least once, digging through all of the above. Once finished, I leave notes in the manuscript and write up a 5 to 15-page report, detailing any issues and suggestions I have for your story.

Rate Starting at: $0.025 per word

Payment plans available upon request.  

 

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Line Edits

Fixing the story, one sentence at a time.

Now that the big picture elements are taken care of, let’s delve deeper into your book. With line edits, this is where I get nitty and gritty, really forcing you to make sure that every word is truly telling your story. Line by line, I go through your manuscript, going over these areas:

  • Fleshing out scenes for emotional depth 
  • Layering in details to support the plotline
  • Trimming scenes to streamline them, focusing on the story
  • Inconsistencies with details (descriptions, world building, having a character take off socks on one page, and then again on the next page, etc.)
  • Character personality traits staying consistent
  • Show vs Tell
  • Fixing awkward transitions
  • Hooks
  • Unclear phrasing
  • Repetitive words (or phrases or thoughts from characters)
  • Correcting any flow and pacing issues

 

How It Works

All edits are made using The Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) and Track Changes. Authors only receive one (1) round of Line Edits. 

Rate Starting at: $0.025 per word  

I have a sliding scale price point that depends on how much work your novel needs. 

Payment plans available upon request. 

All projects under 10,000 words have a flat rate of $150.   

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Copy Editing

The devil is in the details.

Copyediting, incorrectly referred to by some as proofreading, is about more than just checking for typos. It’s an in-depth critique of 

  • Checking for continuity errors in the storyline 
  • Checking for any inconsistencies with characterization 
  • Checking well-known facts
  • Ensuring tense continuity 
  • Problems with transitions and flow
  • Typos
  • Spelling errors
  • Grammatical errors
  • Inconsistencies in spelling and capitalization
  • Missing or duplicate words
  • Formatting issues (e.g., ensuring that quotation marks face the correct direction, dashes are not rendered as double hyphens, extra spaces are deleted)
  • Chapter numbering

 

How It Works

It is highly recommended to get a fresh pair of eyes to do this round of edits on your manuscript. If I have not done a Developmental Edit or Line Edit on your manuscript, I would be happy to Copyedit it for you. If I have already edited your manuscript, I do have other editors who I work with on a regular basis who will perform the final round edits.    

Rates starting at: $0.015 per word.

Payment plans available upon request.

 All projects under 10,000 words are done at a flat rate of $100.

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Proofreading

The final read through.

Before you’re ready for publication, you should go through one final round of edits, making sure your story is as polished as possible! This is the “safety net” edit, the final check to make sure all of the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed. Or the commas are in place and the typos are fixed.

  • Typos
  • Spelling errors
  • Grammatical errors
  • Inconsistencies in spelling and capitalization
  • Missing or duplicate words
  • Formatting issues (e.g., ensuring that quotation marks face the correct direction, dashes are not rendered as double hyphens, extra spaces are deleted)
  • Chapter numbering

 

How It Works

It is highly suggested to get a fresh pair of eyes to do the final read of your manuscript before you hit publish. If I have not done a Developmental Edit or Line Edit on your manuscript, I would be happy to Proofread it for you. If I have already edited your manuscript, I do have other editors who I work with on a regular basis who will perform the final round edits.    

Rates are $0.008 per word.

Payment plans available upon request.

 All projects under 10,000 words are done at a flat rate of $100.

 

Two-Pass Proofreading

In which both I and another editor proofread your project with the results into one document. This way, you get the benefit of two proofreaders without the hassle of having to merge the changes or schedule with two vendors. 

Rates are $0.015 per word.

Payment plans available upon request.

 

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Back Cover Copy

Your blurb should attract new readers like a magnet!

Do you struggle with writing a captivating back cover copy? Let me help you get the recognition your book deserves with an attention-grabbing back cover copy.

I offer different style options including:

  • Standard multi-paragraph style, 3rd person POV alternating H/H
  • Standard multi-paragraph style, 1st person POV alternating H/H
  • Standard multi-paragraph style, 1st person POV, one character
  • Novelty (police blotter, To Do List, etc.)
  • Other

How it works

I will read your entire manuscript and/or your personal notes, then create a unique, captivating back cover copy. I will do up to two rounds of revisions to make it absolutely perfect for you.

Rate: $300

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8 First Chapter Tips to Hook Your Readers

In 2024, I was invited to speak at the Wanna Write Romance Virtual Summit. I knew immediately that I wanted to teach about one of the most important chapters in any book—the first chapter! 

The first chapter has several important tasks. It needs to introduce the characters, set the stage, and create an emotional hook that makes the reader want to keep turning the page.

In this hour-long session, I chat with fellow romance editor Sue Brown-Moore about the top 8 things that are necessary to include in your first chapter. And we talk about some of my favorite romance novels as examples. (We wouldn’t be book lovers if we didn’t talk about our favorite books!)

You can purchase access to the recording below. Afterwards, if you want help with your first chapter, you can book a plotting session with me and we can work on it together.

Buy The Recording Here

Casey is a godsend!

“Casey is a godsend! I love working with her. She is always positive and fun and makes the editing process as painless and educational as possible. I always learn something new. Add to that the fact that she puts the pro in professional, and she is a dream. I can’t recommend her highly enough!” 

 

Darynda Jones, 

NYTimes Bestselling Author

 

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She bolsters my confidence in my writing

“Finding the right developmental editor is vital to an author’s creative process. It’s a delicate skill that requires providing an influential critique while also giving critical feedback in a non-belittling way. There are not many editors out there who can do this, but Casey has mastered the skill.

Casey reviews manuscripts in a positive way that touches on the strengths of the story, while also pointing out the flaws in a constructive manner. Her notes always bolster my confidence in my writing, and provide fantastic advice/direction on how to improve the story/plot. And her attention to detail is spot on. She’s absolutely brilliant, and I will definitely be working with her on my future projects.”

 

Lexi C. Foss,

USA Today Bestselling Author

 

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Casey is an incredibly talented editor

“Casey is an incredibly talented editor. She performed the developmental and line edits on my manuscript, and I couldn’t be happier with the feedback she provided. Her ability to spot plot holes and inconsistencies is beyond impressive. She found problems I never would have thought of on my own, and her advice was always positive, constructive, and designed to help make the story better while also boosting confidence. I would highly recommend Casey as an editorial partner, and I will definitely be working with her on future projects!” 

 

Sienna Atwell,

Author

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Casey is my trusted partner and an indispensable resource

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Casey on several projects, and have come to appreciate and depend upon her keen eye and unique insight. She’s the perfect combination of a devoted reader and a consummate professional, and her feedback consistently elevates the overall quality of my work as an author. From characterization to themes and plot, Casey is able to identify potential issues and make sound recommendations for improvement. She’s become my trusted partner and an indispensable resource, and I would highly recommend her services to writers at all levels of the game.” 

Cynthia St. Aubin,

USA Today Bestselling Author

 

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I can't wait to work with her again

“I feel really LUCKY to have found Casey. I wrote for many years a bit in a box, then realized I needed an editorial partner to help me navigate the creative process. Casey has an incredible eye for detail, is sharply attuned to the material, and provided feedback above and beyond what I expected to receive. 

Her notes were spot-on (and funny!), pointing out elements of the story I’d missed in a positive, constructive manner. Her suggestions for revisions often included multiple ways to solve the issue, which was terribly beneficial.

I can’t wait to work with her again. In fact, we’re already scheduling future projects!”

 

Tracy Sumner,

Award Winning Author

 

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Damn it, Casey is right

“Working with Casey is a pleasure. Her knowledge, positive energy, and humor are priceless to me. I found myself saying (oh so many times) ‘damn it, she’s right!’ I’m grateful for every one of her thoughtful comments, well-placed questions, and her eye for detail. Her gentle guidance enhanced every aspect of my storytelling. I highly recommend Casey and look forward to many more writing adventures with her.”

 

Andra Dill,

Author

 

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She always has my back

“I love working with Casey! She is always available for a question or concern, always going the extra mile to make sure that I feel comfortable and confident in what we are doing. She has a great eye for details, both in grammar and plot details, and it’s nice to know that I have someone like her who has my back.” 

 

Annabelle Hunter

Award Winning Author

 

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Highly recommend as a pre-revision step!

“I worked with Casey on a plotting session before diving into edits for my second draft. My goal was to strengthen my conflict and get an overall clearer direction for my plot, and I was very pleased with the result! Casey was able to pick up on plot issues and she gave me a great idea on how to tie my sub-plot and main plot together. You know when you get an idea and it rings so true, it’s like it was always meant to be? That’s how I felt with Casey. I’m pretty sure she saved me a couple of drafts. Highly recommend this as a pre-revision step!”

 

Camille Baker,

Author

 

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Casey is a joy to work with!

“Casey is a joy to work with! She wrote the back cover copy for my debut novel and I couldn’t have found a better editor for the job. She is incisive, professional and also supportive and funny. The copy she created is perfect and she gave me the confidence to move forward. I can’t recommend her highly enough!”

 

Megan Steer,

Author

 

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Six other editors...

“My manuscripts were reviewed by six editors before crossing Casey’s desk. She found problems and inconsistencies none of the others noticed. She is thorough, punctual, kind, and essential to my writing process. Casey is a joy to work with, and I am very fortunate to have found her. ”

 

Emily Opal,

Author

 

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Elevated my writing to the next level

“Working with Casey has been 10/10 my best decision as an author. Her gentle nudges have been instrumental in keeping the motivation and the creative juices flowing, and her insights have helped me answer questions I didn’t even know I had! She has been a joy to work with, both in the individual and group settings, and I have no doubt that working with her is what I needed to elevate my work to the next level. So glad I took the leap!”

 

Roseanne Beck,

Author

 

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