Editing Services — Élan & Co

Manuscript Editingfor Storytellers

Copy Editing & Developmental Editing bringing your manuscript to its full potential.

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Services

What I Offer

Service 01

Copy Editing

Polish your prose to perfection

Copy editing focuses on the technical precision of your manuscript. I work line by line to ensure your writing is clean, clear, and consistent, correcting grammar, punctuation, and syntax while maintaining your unique voice. I also refine style and flow by restructuring weak sentences or paragraphs, checking facts, and fixing tense shifts, word choice issues, dialogue tags, and other easy-to-miss errors. Along the way, I flag awkward phrasing, overused passive voice, "telling" instead of "showing," repetitive wording, and any timeline or character inconsistencies.

What You'll Receive

  • Comprehensive grammar, spelling, and punctuation corrections
  • Consistency checks (names, dates, physical descriptions, terminology)
  • Style guide application (Chicago Manual of Style or custom)
  • Elimination of repetitive words and awkward phrasing
  • Timeline and continuity verification
  • Fact-checking for verifiable details
  • Annotated manuscript with tracked changes
  • Custom style sheet documenting editorial decisions

Ideal For

Manuscripts that are structurally sound but need meticulous line-level refinement. Perfect for authors ready for the final polish before publication or submission.

Service 02

Developmental Editing

Strengthen your story from within

Developmental editing examines the foundation of your narrative. I analyze plot structure, character development, pacing, and worldbuilding to help you craft a compelling, cohesive story that resonates with readers. This is an in-depth, two-pass process: the first pass focuses on big-picture story issues with light line edits, while the second pass provides a thorough line and copyedit alongside a review of your revisions. Within the manuscript, I leave reactions and suggestions as I go, offering feedback on character and plot arcs, scene effectiveness, plausibility, plot holes, and any timeline or character inconsistencies. My focus includes story strengths and weaknesses, pacing and continuity, balance of narration vs. dialogue, "show vs. tell," internal thoughts and actions, and whether they remain true to each character. I also address style and clarity at the sentence level, smoothing awkward phrasing, reducing unnecessary passive voice, refining word choice and repetition, and automatically correcting punctuation, spelling, tense shifts, comma and semicolon usage, dialogue tags, and other easily missed errors.

What You'll Receive

  • Comprehensive editorial report analyzing strengths and areas for improvement
  • Detailed feedback on plot structure and narrative arc
  • Character development and motivation analysis
  • Pacing and rhythm assessment
  • Worldbuilding consistency review (for fantasy/sci-fi)
  • Scene-by-scene breakdown with actionable suggestions
  • Story Bible creation (character profiles, timeline, locations)
  • Annotated manuscript with strategic notes
  • Optional follow-up consultation call

Ideal For

Writers seeking guidance on story structure, character arcs, or complex worldbuilding. Essential for manuscripts in revision or authors preparing a series.

How We Work Together

01

Sample Edit

Send 3–5 pages and receive a free sample edit to ensure we're the right fit.

02

Quote & Timeline

Receive a detailed quote based on your manuscript's word count and specific needs.

03

Deep Dive

I work through your manuscript with meticulous care and attention to detail.

04

Delivery & Review

Receive your edited manuscript with annotations, reports, and optional follow-up.

Investment Range

Pricing is customized based on manuscript length, complexity, and turnaround time. Price is for 1,000 words:

Line & Copy Editing

€18,50 up to 90k words

€21,50 from 90k words

Developmental Editing

€23,50 up to 90k words

€25,50 from 90,001 words to 120k words

€28,50 from 120,001 words to 145k words

€30,50 from 145,001 words

Package deals and series discounts available. Contact me for a personalized quote.

Ready to Refine Your Story?

Let's discuss your manuscript and how I can help bring your vision to life.

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