Embrace the warmth of collaboration as we enrich your story together
Edits Infused With an Autumnal Touch
Yes, it’s a big, scary step and I won’t pretend otherwise! But it’s also an essential one.
The good news is, you’ve already endured the blinking cursor, persevered through endless writing hours, and consumed the countless cups of coffee or tea (or wine) that come with it. You’ve completed the unparalleled task of writing an entire book (or close to!) — and I’m certainly not here to undo your hard work or change your vision.
Rather, I’ll help you rake up the distractions, polish each sentence, and let every word serve its purpose. Like a fall sky that comes to life as the sun dips below the horizon, your story will become impossible for your readers to turn their gaze away from.
Regardless of whether this is your first go at self-publishing or you’re as seasoned of a writer as they come, I’ll provide support, guidance, and encouragement every step of the way.
The time has come to put your work
in the hands of an experienced editor.
"When you're editing, you want to be the perfect appreciator, not another writer."
- Joseph Kanon
Young Adult
Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Romance
Mystery/Thriller
Literary Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Editing YA Novels to Contemporary Dramas
& Everything In Between
The Studio Services & Capabilities
Investment | Averaging at $0.03 per word
Developmental Editing
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Every powerful story starts with strong bones: structure, pacing, character arcs, themes, worldbuilding. This is where we dig deep—into the heart of your story—to uncover what’s working, what needs strengthening, and how to bring your narrative into its fullest, truest shape.
This stage is not about grammar or sentence-level changes (we’ll get to that later!). Instead, it’s about asking the big questions:
• Is the conflict compelling?
• Do the characters feel authentic and dynamic?
• Does the plot grip your reader from page one and carry them through to the end?
• Are there any areas where the worldbuilding needs strengthened?
• Is the pacing okay for this specific scene?
INCLUDES:
• A detailed editorial letter highlighting strengths, opportunities for growth, and actionable suggestions
• In-manuscript comment bubbles focused on big-picture elements like structure, pacing, emotional resonance, and character development
• A book map—a reverse outline that tracks what happens in each chapter—to help you see how the story flows and spot any gaps or imbalances
This stage is not about grammar or sentence-level changes (we’ll get to that later!). Instead, it’s about asking the big questions:
• Is the conflict compelling?
• Do the characters feel authentic and dynamic?
• Does the plot grip your reader from page one and carry them through to the end?
• Are there any areas where the worldbuilding needs strengthened?
• Is the pacing okay for this specific scene?
INCLUDES:
• A detailed editorial letter highlighting strengths, opportunities for growth, and actionable suggestions
• In-manuscript comment bubbles focused on big-picture elements like structure, pacing, emotional resonance, and character development
• A book map—a reverse outline that tracks what happens in each chapter—to help you see how the story flows and spot any gaps or imbalances
WHAT'S THE PROCESS LIKE?
A developmental edit with me is collaborative, honest, and kind. This is your space to explore, to question, and to grow your story without judgment. I’m not here to dictate changes or impose a formula. I’m here to help you understand what’s working beautifully, what might need more shaping, and how to bridge any gaps while staying true to your voice and vision.
You’ll receive a detailed editorial letter packed with insights, reflections, and suggestions—not a list of corrections, but a map of possibilities. I’ll also leave comment bubbles in your manuscript, gently guiding you through areas that shine, as well as moments that may benefit from more clarity, depth, or tension.
There’s always room for dialogue. I know how vulnerable this stage can feel, and I’ll always hold your story with care. Whether you’re on a messy second draft or nearing the finish line with a third or fourth, developmental editing is about helping your story reach its full potential—with guidance that feels like a conversation, not a lecture.
BEST FOR:
Authors who’ve finished an early draft, incorporated feedback from beta readers, and are now ready for professional, in-depth guidance. This stage is ideal if you want to refine your plot, develop your characters further, strengthen worldbuilding, or ensure that the emotional core of your story is coming through clearly. If you're feeling unsure about structure, pacing, or whether everything is working as it should—this is the step that brings clarity and momentum.
A developmental edit with me is collaborative, honest, and kind. This is your space to explore, to question, and to grow your story without judgment. I’m not here to dictate changes or impose a formula. I’m here to help you understand what’s working beautifully, what might need more shaping, and how to bridge any gaps while staying true to your voice and vision.
You’ll receive a detailed editorial letter packed with insights, reflections, and suggestions—not a list of corrections, but a map of possibilities. I’ll also leave comment bubbles in your manuscript, gently guiding you through areas that shine, as well as moments that may benefit from more clarity, depth, or tension.
There’s always room for dialogue. I know how vulnerable this stage can feel, and I’ll always hold your story with care. Whether you’re on a messy second draft or nearing the finish line with a third or fourth, developmental editing is about helping your story reach its full potential—with guidance that feels like a conversation, not a lecture.
BEST FOR:
Authors who’ve finished an early draft, incorporated feedback from beta readers, and are now ready for professional, in-depth guidance. This stage is ideal if you want to refine your plot, develop your characters further, strengthen worldbuilding, or ensure that the emotional core of your story is coming through clearly. If you're feeling unsure about structure, pacing, or whether everything is working as it should—this is the step that brings clarity and momentum.
Line & Copyediting
WHAT'S THE PROCESS LIKE:
This is where your manuscript gets its polish. I’ll go through your work carefully and closely, line by line, tightening what’s loose, smoothing what’s bumpy, and gently elevating what’s already strong—think: ironing your favourite shirt, not remaking the outfit. You’ll receive your manuscript fully marked up in Tracked Changes, along with comments explaining why each change was made—so you’re never left guessing. I’ll also provide a style sheet to help you keep track of spelling choices, formatting, and narrative decisions, ensuring your manuscript is as clean and cohesive as possible.
This stage is collaborative and precise. You’ll still be in full control of your voice and choices, but with expert support to make sure every word is working as hard as it can.
BEST FOR:
Authors who’ve already completed structural revisions (like a developmental edit or self-led rewrite) and are ready for a professional second pair of eyes. It’s perfect if your story is solid but you want help with clarity, flow, voice, and technical precision. If you’re ready to bring your manuscript to a polished, submission-ready (or self-publishing-ready!) level—this is the step for you.
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You’ve poured more than words into your book—you’ve poured yourself into every line, every chapter. You need an editor who will treat your manuscript with the same care and attention that you have given it.
Even the best writers need a fresh set of eyes to catch errors, smooth out clunky sections, and strengthen voice. With Line & Copyediting, you'll get a comprehensive review of your manuscript, from sentence-level clarity to consistency across tone, character, and pacing.
INCLUDES:
• A thorough review of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax
• Detailed suggestions on sentence structure and word choice
• Feedback on overall flow and pacing
• Consistency checks for tone, character names, settings, and timelines
• Suggestions to strengthen your storytelling line by line—without losing your unique voice
• A style sheet—a document that tracks spelling, formatting, and narrative choices to keep things consistent throughout
Investment | Averaging at $0.026 per word
WHAT'S THE PROCESS LIKE?
Line editing is an immersive, collaborative experience. I’ll read your manuscript closely, marking up the text using Tracked Changes and leaving comments that explain the why behind every suggestion. My focus is on making your writing clearer, stronger, and more engaging—without rewriting your voice out of the story.
You’ll also receive a personalised editorial letter highlighting the strengths in your craft and any patterns that may be holding your prose back. My goal is to help you feel confident not only in this manuscript, but in your skills moving forward.
BEST FOR:
Writers who’ve completed their developmental edits and are happy with the story’s structure, but want to strengthen their prose. It’s ideal for authors preparing to query agents or self-publish who want a professional line-level polish to ensure every word supports the story’s heart and pacing.
Line editing is an immersive, collaborative experience. I’ll read your manuscript closely, marking up the text using Tracked Changes and leaving comments that explain the why behind every suggestion. My focus is on making your writing clearer, stronger, and more engaging—without rewriting your voice out of the story.
You’ll also receive a personalised editorial letter highlighting the strengths in your craft and any patterns that may be holding your prose back. My goal is to help you feel confident not only in this manuscript, but in your skills moving forward.
BEST FOR:
Writers who’ve completed their developmental edits and are happy with the story’s structure, but want to strengthen their prose. It’s ideal for authors preparing to query agents or self-publish who want a professional line-level polish to ensure every word supports the story’s heart and pacing.
Line Editing
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Your manuscript is in strong shape—you’ve built a compelling plot, developed strong characters, and crafted prose with purpose. Now it’s time to elevate your prose to its fullest potential. Line editing is where your story gets its rhythm, its clarity, and its shine—without compromising your unique voice.
This is where we focus on how your story is told, line by line. I’ll work with you to elevate your prose, ensuring that every sentence flows, every paragraph supports the tone, and your reader stays emotionally connected from start to finish.
INCLUDES:
• A detailed review of sentence and paragraph structure
• Suggestions for tightening prose, improving rhythm, and enhancing clarity
• Feedback on dialogue, pacing, and emotional flow
• Notes on repetition, redundancies, tonal shifts, and awkward phrasing
• An editorial letter explaining recurring patterns, strengths, and suggested areas of improvement
This is where we focus on how your story is told, line by line. I’ll work with you to elevate your prose, ensuring that every sentence flows, every paragraph supports the tone, and your reader stays emotionally connected from start to finish.
INCLUDES:
• A detailed review of sentence and paragraph structure
• Suggestions for tightening prose, improving rhythm, and enhancing clarity
• Feedback on dialogue, pacing, and emotional flow
• Notes on repetition, redundancies, tonal shifts, and awkward phrasing
• An editorial letter explaining recurring patterns, strengths, and suggested areas of improvement
Investment | Averaging at $0.024 per word
WHAT'S THE PROCESS LIKE?
Copyediting isn’t a deep clean—it’s the final tidy-up before company arrives. I’ll go through your manuscript line by line, using Tracked Changes to correct technical errors and offer inline comments where a phrase could use a tweak. I’ll also keep a style sheet updated along the way—especially useful if you’re working with a proofreader next or publishing a series.
At this point, your manuscript should already be structurally sound. Copyediting won’t reshape your story—it will refine and neaten it, ensuring everything holds together before you move on.
BEST FOR:
Writers who’ve already completed line editing and are preparing for publication. This is the penultimate step—the technical tidy-up before proofreading. If your story’s solid and your prose has already been refined, copyediting ensures your manuscript is polished, precise, and consistent before the final round of edits.
Copyediting isn’t a deep clean—it’s the final tidy-up before company arrives. I’ll go through your manuscript line by line, using Tracked Changes to correct technical errors and offer inline comments where a phrase could use a tweak. I’ll also keep a style sheet updated along the way—especially useful if you’re working with a proofreader next or publishing a series.
At this point, your manuscript should already be structurally sound. Copyediting won’t reshape your story—it will refine and neaten it, ensuring everything holds together before you move on.
BEST FOR:
Writers who’ve already completed line editing and are preparing for publication. This is the penultimate step—the technical tidy-up before proofreading. If your story’s solid and your prose has already been refined, copyediting ensures your manuscript is polished, precise, and consistent before the final round of edits.
Copyediting
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Your manuscript is nearly ready to meet the world. You’ve done the heavy lifting—now it’s time for a focused pass to catch lingering errors, smooth inconsistencies, and make sure nothing pulls the reader out of your story.
Copyediting ensures your manuscript is refined and consistent before you move into final proofreading. It focuses on the technical details—grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting—while lightly checking sentence structure and clarity.
INCLUDES:
• A comprehensive review of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax
• Suggestions for improving sentence structure and flow where clarity can be enhanced
• Light feedback on inconsistencies in tone, style, or internal logic
• A style sheet to track editorial decisions—like capitalisation, hyphenation, and spelling—for consistency in your final proof
Copyediting ensures your manuscript is refined and consistent before you move into final proofreading. It focuses on the technical details—grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting—while lightly checking sentence structure and clarity.
INCLUDES:
• A comprehensive review of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax
• Suggestions for improving sentence structure and flow where clarity can be enhanced
• Light feedback on inconsistencies in tone, style, or internal logic
• A style sheet to track editorial decisions—like capitalisation, hyphenation, and spelling—for consistency in your final proof
Investment | Averaging at $0.022 per word
WHAT'S THE PROCESS LOOK LIKE?
This is your manuscript’s final once-over before it reaches readers. I’ll go through the document line by line, making quiet, careful corrections. I’ll keep your voice and formatting decisions intact, following the style sheet provided during earlier editing stages (or creating one if needed). This is not the time for rewrites or big changes—just small, essential fixes that ensure your book looks polished and professional.
You’ve done the heavy lifting. Proofreading ensures nothing distracts from the story you’ve worked so hard to tell.
BEST FOR:
Authors who’ve completed all previous stages of editing (including line and/or copyediting), have formatted their novel, and are ready to publish. This is the final pass for typos, technical errors, and formatting issues—perfect for ensuring your manuscript is clean, consistent, and publication-ready, whether you're querying, self-publishing, or submitting to a small press.
This is your manuscript’s final once-over before it reaches readers. I’ll go through the document line by line, making quiet, careful corrections. I’ll keep your voice and formatting decisions intact, following the style sheet provided during earlier editing stages (or creating one if needed). This is not the time for rewrites or big changes—just small, essential fixes that ensure your book looks polished and professional.
You’ve done the heavy lifting. Proofreading ensures nothing distracts from the story you’ve worked so hard to tell.
BEST FOR:
Authors who’ve completed all previous stages of editing (including line and/or copyediting), have formatted their novel, and are ready to publish. This is the final pass for typos, technical errors, and formatting issues—perfect for ensuring your manuscript is clean, consistent, and publication-ready, whether you're querying, self-publishing, or submitting to a small press.
Proofreading
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Your manuscript is nearly ready to meet the world. You’ve revised, refined, and had it professionally edited—and now you need a final set of professional eyes to catch any lingering errors before publication.
Proofreading is the last step—ideally completed after formatting your manuscript. It’s a careful review of your manuscript focused on spotting typos, correcting grammar and punctuation errors, and ensuring consistent formatting throughout. It’s not about rewriting or reworking—it’s about clarity, confidence, and finishing strong—like one final lint-brush swipe before your story steps onto the stage.
INCLUDES:
• A final check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and typographical errors
• A review of formatting for consistency (including paragraph spacing, indents, and punctuation style)
• Light flagging of any obvious inconsistencies in style, names, or timeline (if spotted)
Proofreading is the last step—ideally completed after formatting your manuscript. It’s a careful review of your manuscript focused on spotting typos, correcting grammar and punctuation errors, and ensuring consistent formatting throughout. It’s not about rewriting or reworking—it’s about clarity, confidence, and finishing strong—like one final lint-brush swipe before your story steps onto the stage.
INCLUDES:
• A final check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and typographical errors
• A review of formatting for consistency (including paragraph spacing, indents, and punctuation style)
• Light flagging of any obvious inconsistencies in style, names, or timeline (if spotted)
Investment | Averaging at $0.015 per word
A NOTE ON THE INVESTMENT
Chaptered Vine’s editing services are provided based on competitive industry rates per word. Total investment varies based on the length of your manuscript, types and/or rounds of editing needed, and whether standard or rushed services are provided.
That said, you can expect to invest between $10 to $28 per 1,000 words. Please inquire for a personalized quote.
🍂 Expert guidance on refining your manuscript at the macro & micro levels
🍂 Insights for letting your narrative voice shine, without sacrificing clarity
🍂 Strategies to address & avoid common pitfalls in fiction writing & how to avoid them
🍂 Support in navigating the complexities of the publishing landscape
🍂 An edited manuscript that’s as error-proof and publication-ready as possible
🍂 A warm, patient, and professional editing partner you can turn to again & again
🍂 Insights for letting your narrative voice shine, without sacrificing clarity
🍂 Strategies to address & avoid common pitfalls in fiction writing & how to avoid them
🍂 Support in navigating the complexities of the publishing landscape
🍂 An edited manuscript that’s as error-proof and publication-ready as possible
🍂 A warm, patient, and professional editing partner you can turn to again & again
And Are Looking For...
🍂 Write with soul and from personal experience
🍂 Aspire to be a ranking author
🍂 Are equally as passionate as I am about great storytelling
🍂 Value connection and collaboration throughout the writing journey
🍂 Welcome honest and constructive feedback
🍂 Are a continuous learner who embraces new writing trends & techniques
🍂 Enjoy exploring a variety of different genres
🍂 Work best in a cozy setting with a warm cup of joy in arm’s reach (because, same)
🍂 Aspire to be a ranking author
🍂 Are equally as passionate as I am about great storytelling
🍂 Value connection and collaboration throughout the writing journey
🍂 Welcome honest and constructive feedback
🍂 Are a continuous learner who embraces new writing trends & techniques
🍂 Enjoy exploring a variety of different genres
🍂 Work best in a cozy setting with a warm cup of joy in arm’s reach (because, same)
We're likely a good fit if you...
Checks across the board?
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WANT TO BE CERTAIN WE’RE A GREAT FIT? ME TOO!
Before you’ve even spent a cent, I’ll comb through a sample in the middle of your manuscript to further assess your needs and provide a sampling of my work.
You’ll receive a personal video walkthrough of my findings along with
recommended next steps. No risk, just great results and the assurance you’ve found the right partner for your story! How’s that for a dose of autumnal cheer?
Offering Complimentary 1,000 Word Samples of Chaptered Vine Studio's Line and/or Copyediting Services
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Editing Process Can Be
HOW IT WORKS
Setting the Scene
Your journey continues by getting in touch and discussing your project to see if we are a perfect match. I’ll listen to understand your vision, identify where you’re at in the process, and recommend the best path forward in line with your needs & goals.
You’ll be asked to provide an anticipated (or exact) word count of your manuscript, a brief summary of what the book is about, and a confirmation of whether you’ve worked with a developmental editor or not. If you need one, I can recommend some great ones!
* Please note AI-written content is not something I edit. *
THE BEGINNING
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THE MIDDLE
EDITING & AUTHOR REVIEW
Once the appropriate services have been discussed and your deposit has been received, I’ll spend the next 4-8+ weeks reviewing your manuscript, line by line and word-by-word. Edits are completed using Microsoft Word’s "Track Changes" and delivered to you via email along with a video walkthrough explaining my edits and feedback.
From there, it’s back in your hands for implementation over anywhere from 3 weeks to 2 months, depending on how quickly you work. Once you’ve made your way through it all, I provide a secondary and complimentary round of condensed follow-up edits to not only ensure the suggested edits have been effectively brought to life, but also bring you added peace of mind.
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FINAL SIGN-OFF
Now nestled with your revised manuscript and additional guidance, you’re ready to proceed with the publishing process. In fact, the end is really a whole new beginning!
Need extra support as you navigate notes or encounter questions about the industry? Feel free to email me.
I can’t wait to hold a printed copy of your book in my hands, celebrate your hard work, and watch you climb the charts, season after season.
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Eilidh is absolutely amazing! Not only does she have a beautiful personality and made me comfortable when we first spoke, but she provided detailed feedback. Her response was quick, clear, precise, and incredibly helpful. She helped me edit some of my university papers for an English course and her edits - as well as her notes and advice - were insightful and helped me feel more confident about my final work.
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Eilidh is an outstanding editor. She senses where the writer is going with the story and makes suggestions on how to improve copy without sacrificing voice. Her comments address both writing structure and story continuity, allowing the writer an objective lens through which to revise their work. She is very pleasant and agreeable, but straightforward in what she has to say. One gets the feeling she is on your team and wants to see your writing ready for readers.
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Eilidh is the only editor I will work with. She is kind, attentive, and above all, brilliant. She is honest when it comes to giving me an outlook that I never saw coming, a friend when I need it, and she has an eye for making my story better than it was even in my own imagination.
– Patrick Boen, Author
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Eilidh returned my manuscript to me this morning and it's clear that I have a thing or two to learn about commas! I was pretty confident that she wouldn't find any errors, as I had printed out my whole manuscript and gone over it with a fine tooth comb, but Eilidh managed to not only spot some spelling errors, but also where I had missed a full-stop from the end of a couple of sentences, not used a capital letter and put semicolons in the wrong place. She has turned my manuscript from an okay piece of work into something wonderful that I am proud of.
Caroline Blake, Author
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I needed someone to read over the rules of a new game I devised before it went on sale. As these could be complex to explain, it was important they made sense on the first reading to someone with no prior knowledge of the gameplay. Chaptered Vine Studio carefully checked the document for inconsistencies and ambiguities, so I can now sell the product knowing the rules are as clear as they can be.
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The End is Just the Beginning
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