PROFESSIONAL EDITOR
I get it, friend—writing isn’t easy. Even as someone who loves to craft stories, I sometimes struggle to transfer my thoughts to paper. While the ideas may be flowing, it can be challenging to create written work that is both polished and professional.
That is why I am here!
As your editor, I help take your brilliant ideas from rough drafts to compelling, purposeful, and finished pieces.
To see my portfolio of work, click HERE.
““Mandi exceeded my expectations. Her comments, ideas and feedback were on point. She also found a way to provide suggestions but in a very constructive and not intimidating manner. She delivered before the due date, was always available when we needed to communicate, and the quality of her work is top notch.
I would definitely love to work with Mandi again.””
““I hired Mandi A. to help edit my book manuscript. She did a phenomenal job! I could not have been more pleased with her remarkable work! I highly recommend her!””
““Mandi is a pleasure to work with. She is responsive and forthcoming and has delivered before deadlines. She is knowledgeable in her craft and willing to give more than expected.””
EDITING SERVICES
Enhance your novel and take it to the next level.
Special Interests: romance, romantasy, mystery, fantasy, and contemporary fiction.
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
Big-picture editing to help strengthen the overall narrative of your work. Emphasis on analyzing plot, character development, pacing, and structure, ensuring they resonate with readers emotionally and intellectually. The stage at which plot holes, extraneous content, story setup, motivations, flaws, conflict, tension, climax, resolution, and logic are all closely evaluated.
Your Investment: $0.02 per word
LINE EDITING
Sentence-level editing to review the creative and impactful quality of content in a document or manuscript. Emphasis on sentence structure, word choice, flow, clarity, rhythm, voice, and style.
Your Investment: $0.03 per word
GHOSTWRITING
For authors who have written a messy first draft of their novel but need help bringing it to completion. A mix of developmental editing (to restructure a book) and ghostwriting to add or enhance scenes, chapters, or other story elements.
Your Investment: $3,000-$15,000, depending on the length of the novel and scope of work. Average of $.10 per word.
BOOK BLURB
Brief synopsis for the back or inside cover of your novel. Highlights the main character(s), outlines the plot, and highlights story themes with the purpose of capturing the attention of your target readers.
Investment: $100-$250, depending on the length of the novel and scope of work.
BOOK FORMATTING
Completed print and e-book layout of your manuscript.
Investment: $150-$500, depending on the length of the novel and the scope of work.
If you are unsure of your editing needs, don't worry. I provide personalized project quotes that include editorial recommendations specific to your work. Submit your content for review HERE.