our heart & mission
We truly believe what sets us apart in the world of editors is our attention to YOU… the writer. Editing is a scary business. We get it. You are putting yourself out there and getting critiques and changes and your precious manuscript is being nit-picked within an inch of its life. We want to make sure that you are taken care of, guided through the process of HOW to implement your edits as well as keeping you at peace and encouraged through the process!
We believe:
~Editing should be fun!
~Feedback should be constructive and encouraging!
~You have what it takes!
~Your individual voice and creativity should be respected in the editing process.
~The editing process should be just as life-giving as the rest of the publishing process!
~Editing isn’t just pages of critique, it’s giving you the tools to make those changes and grow as a writer going forward!
This is why we include a coaching call with your editing service! We want to pray with you over your manuscript, help you work through any confusion, overwhelm, or trouble spots, and equip you with a good solid dose of joy!
Developmental Editing
what it includes:
~ One thorough read through of the manuscript while looking for plotting, pacing, motivation, character arcs, plot holes, accuracy etc.
~5+ pages of written notes and edits
~ Actionable help to give you the practical info to fix any issues
~1 hour Zoom call to go over any specific questions and walk you through any problems! This is your time to get help or advice for anything and everything that you need.
meet your editors
Victoria Lynn is a prolific writer with a passion for encouraging other’s to pursue the gift of words that God has given them. With years of publishing experience with her own books, she has also assisted many authors on their own pathways to publishing with editing, cover design, and marketing aficionado. Over the course of her career, she has had her hands in the production of over 50 books from designing covers to formatting and editing and is excited to see that number continue to grow.
She has a huge love for creativity, a respect for individual voice, and has been encouraging authors in their craft through coaching sessions and Instagram dms since the infancy of the bookstagram community.
With experience such as writing for blogs and magazines for over ten years, writing copy for more than a few businesses, and having a stack of published and unpublished works to her name, she has seen her fair share of a keyboard and is excited to make your writing and publishing dreams come true. She has a special love and passion for history and loves using her life-long research to write historical fiction and work with historical authors!
Victoria’s Book Ratings: (This is content levels/guidelines that she is willing to read/critique)
SEXUAL CONTENT: Mild+
CRUDITY: Mild
LANGUAGE: Mild+
DRUG / ALCOHOL / TOBACCO: Mild +
VIOLENCE: Moderate
We use the Book Cave Rating System for our specific guidelines:
what past clients are saying…
“Working with Victoria was a very satisfying experience. She was thorough and encouraging with her tips, and more than willing to help when I reached out with more questions. I highly recommend reaching out to her if you ever need your book edited.”
Libby May, author of Dewdrops & butterflies, and Playgrounds & Black Markers
“Victoria did a fantastic job editing the first book in my upcoming series. I appreciated her in depth analysis of my writing, and gave me some very good tips on how to make my writing more impactful.”
Hannah Major
“Victoria was a gem to work with! She brought fresh insight and clarity along with loads of encouragement! Editing has always been the most dreaded aspect of the writing process for me, but Victoria’s enthusiasm and thoroughness quickly eased my nerves. I would highly recommend her services!”
Morgan Taylor Giesbriecht, Author of The Lies We Live
Olivia Lynn Jarmusch is a prolific writer of modern Christian YA. Her heartfelt passion for creating pure and lovely fiction for teen girls can be seen in each of her 9 published works with The Tales of Tarsurella and Regal Hearts. In addition to Secrets of Royalty (an allegorical tale woven into a 30 Day Devotional), her God-given gift for storytelling can be seen in her songwriting, and other creative pursuits. Olivia has built up years of experience within the self-publishing industry, executed marketing strategies, and assisted clients in life-giving coaching sessions.
With more than fifteen completed novels under her belt, she’s troubleshooted dozens of manuscripts and loves assisting authors with overcoming plot holes and bolstering up the raw materials of a story to become its very best.
Olivia’s editorial experience running Crown of Beauty Magazine and crafting content for writers on her blog for several years, has served to sharpen her skills and deepen her desire to serve authors along their journey to publishing.
Livy’s Book Ratings: (This is content levels/guidelines that she is willing to read/critique)
SEXUAL CONTENT: Mild+
CRUDITY: Mild
LANGUAGE: Mild
DRUG / ALCOHOL / TOBACCO: Mild +
VIOLENCE: Mild+
We use the Book Cave Rating System for all of our books.
K.E. Stanton (known by the general populace as Kiki) is a devout writer of science fiction. While she has dabbled in historical fiction, contemporary, and fantasy, she has found science fiction to be both where she feels called and her creativity thrives.
Having been in the business of storytelling for over half her life, and with nearly a decade of industry experience under her belt, Kiki has learned the ins and outs of the creative world, both when it comes to publishing and penning that meticulous first draft. She has received mentorship from published authors, mentored young authors of her own, and time and time again has worked through bringing a story from its messy first draft to a glittering product that garners interest from both agents and publishers.
She doesn’t believe in boxes, restrictions, or that there is one way to write a story. Instead, Kiki believes firmly in the individual God-given voice, being bold enough to stand out from the crowd, and daring to stir up the waters.
When not writing or editing her own out-of-this-world (literally) novels, Kiki can be found perusing the library, going on another adventure, baking up healthy concoctions or daydreaming about the future.
K.E. Stanton’s Book Ratings: (This is content levels/guidelines that she is willing to read/critique)
SEXUAL CONTENT: Mild+
CRUDITY: Mild+
LANGUAGE: Mild+
DRUG/TOBACCO/ALCOHOL: Moderate
VIOLENCE: Moderate
We use the Book Cave Rating System for all of our books.
pricing:
Our Pricing depends on the editor that you choose and the word count of your book!
Currently charging $6-8 per 1k words. Custom tailored quotes will be provided upon request.
Line Editing
what it includes:
Line editing focuses on creativity and readability at the sentence, paragraph, and scene levels, when you are happy with your story and structure but want to elevate your prose.
Individual needs vary, but I often encounter these issues:
- overused words
- awkward phrases
- unnecessary words and phrases (and sometimes sentences, or even scenes)
- tense shifts
- inconsistent narrator/point of view (such as “head hopping”)
- clunky sentence structure
- weak transitions
- passive verbs and sentences
- bad dialogue tags (maybe overcompensating for weak dialogue)
- plot inconsistencies
The process of line editing naturally eliminates many grammar and punctuation errors; however, that is not the primary goal. While considering how the message is conveyed, a line editor will not obsess over every comma or hyphen the way a copy editor will. Authors often make changes after line editing as well, so copy editing is recommended for the final draft.
meet your editors
Micaiah’s Book Ratings: (This is content levels/guidelines that she is willing to edit)
SEXUAL CONTENT: Mild+
CRUDITY: Mild
LANGUAGE: Mild+
DRUG / ALCOHOL / TOBACCO: Mild +
VIOLENCE: Mild+
We use the Book Cave Rating System for our specific guidelines:
Abigayle’s Book Ratings: (This is content levels/guidelines that she is willing to edit)
SEXUAL CONTENT: Mild+
CRUDITY: Moderate
LANGUAGE: Mild+
DRUG/ALCOHOL/TOBACCO: Moderate
VIOLENCE: Mild+
We use the Book Cave Rating System for our specific guidelines:
pricing:
Estimated Cost: $6.50 per 1k words
Final pricing will be determined after we work through a sample chapter for you! This gives us the ability to make sure that Line Editing is the right fit and how much editing the manuscript needs! Get in touch with us today to get a sample chapter edited for free to see if it’s the right fit!
Copy Editing
what it includes:
Copy editing focuses on grammar and style, when you are happy with your final draft and ready to have a professional editor fix US English mechanical errors and style inconsistencies.
Every manuscript is unique, but some mistakes are common:
- repeated words (such as “the the”)
- homophone errors (such as “peak,” “peek,” and “pique”)
- missing or unnecessary commas
- extra spaces
- incorrect word usage (such as “that” versus “which”)
- inconsistent spelling of words or names (such as “okay,” “ok,” and “OK”)
- inconsistent style (especially numbers and the serial comma)
- run-ons and fragments
- overcapitalization
- hyphenation errors
Copy editing is the last editing stage before a manuscript goes to layout and design. This means the author is happy with the content and will make no further changes unless the copy editor finds an issue that must be addressed, so the focus remains on technical details. However, a thorough copy editor may add an occasional creative note if an item stands out, such as an overused word or a confusing passage.
meet your editors
pricing:
Estimated Cost: $5.50 per 1k words
Final pricing will be determined after we work through a sample chapter for you! This gives us the ability to make sure that Line Editing is the right fit and how much editing the manuscript needs! Get in touch with us today to get a sample chapter edited for free to see if it’s the right fit!