Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy Fiction Editing for Independent Authors
“Manda is the professional fiction editor you want by your side.”
Bring your novel to life with a human editor
Do you want to publish with confidence? I’m Manda, and I’m here to help you turn your manuscript into a published book you can be proud of. If you book my editing services you will be working directly with me, one-to-one. I can promise you a human touch at all times, free from subcontractors, agencies and AI.
Make your words flow
I edit on a sentence level, reading and considering every single word. Your words will flow, your meaning will be clear, and nothing will stand in the way of your readers’ enjoyment.
Genre specialist
You’ve written a fantasy, romance, or science fiction novel. I am a specialist editor in these genres, and you can be confident I know the tips and tricks to make your novel shine.
Friendly, cheerful, kind editing
If you have concerns about handing over your manuscript, please don’t worry. I can promise you a friendly, non-judgemental, safe pair of hands.
“Manda made my words flow like hot chocolate.”
“Manda’s work is superb. She is fast, thorough, communicative and professional.”
Genre specialisms: Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade
If you need an editor, Manda is your secret weapon.It’s simple. Hire Manda. I wouldn’t use anyone else. |
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Line-Editing
Sentence-level editing that preserves your style and voice and enhances your prose.
Concentrating on tone, flow, and readability, line-editing ensures maximum reader engagement by gently enhancing your writing.
Price: £16-£21/1,000 words
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10,000 Word Edit
A more budget-conscious service that line-edits the first 10,000 words in preparation for agent submission.
This mini 10,000-word edit also gives you detailed knowledge that you can apply to the rest of your manuscript, should you so wish.
Price: £310
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Proofreading
Once your manuscript has been professionally edited, proofreading catches last-minute errors.
This is the final (final!) step before you hit the publishing button, and ensures your manuscript is as clean as possible for your readers.
Price: £11-£16/1,000 words
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Manuscript Critique
Coming before line editing, a manuscript critique reviews the big picture elements and provides you with an editorial report:
Plot. Pace. Structure.
Conflict. Tension. Voice.
A manuscript critique does not make changes to your text - instead, you will receive a comprehensive report outlining suggestions for you to apply yourself.
Price: £300 +£5/1000 words
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Developmental Editing
More intensive than a manuscript critique, developmental editing looks at the same concerns, but provides commentary within the manuscript in addition to the report:
Plot. Pace. Structure.
Conflict. Tension. Voice.
Detailed, actionable comments left within your manuscript, along with chapter summaries and a comprehensive editorial report outlining suggestions for you to apply.
Price: £20/1,000 words (minimum £500)
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Confused by what level of editing you need?
My manuscript review service will help.
A manuscript appraisal involves you sending me the complete manuscript as a MS Word document for me to read through. I will then confirm what level of editing I feel would be most appropriate for you and your manuscript.
This might be developmental editing (big picture elements such as plot, pace, conflict, tension, point of view), line/copyediting (sentence level elements such as grammar, punctuation, flow and readability), proofreading (final checking before publication), or none of the above (in which case, I promise to be honest!).
This service costs £250, and if you go on to book me for the recommended level of editing on this manuscript, then £200 of this will be taken off the final editing fee - meaning the manuscript appraisal costs £50.
Price: £250
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Does your manuscript need Brit-picking?
Are you an author from outside of the UK, writing a story set in England?
Are you confident that you have all the cultural references correct?
(Spoilers: we don't all like queuing, we don't all obsess over the royal family, we don't all live in London, but we DO drink a lot of tea!)
My British Advisory Service (also known as Brit-picking) costs £250 and involves me reading through your manuscript, assessing your references to British culture and providing a written report outlining any inaccuracies.
As an optional extra, I can also feed back on whether your manuscript needs further editing before you hit the print button.
I promise to be honest!
Price: £250
