Yes. I offer a free 30-minute consultation so we can talk through your project, your goals, and what kind of support would be most helpful. I also offer a 10-page sample edit, which gives you a clear sense of how I work before committing to a full service.

Developmental editing addresses the foundation of the manuscript—structure, organization, clarity, and overall effectiveness. Line and copy editing come later and focus on sentence-level issues such as flow, word choice, consistency, and grammar, once the larger pieces are in place.

Generally, no. Proofreading is the final quality check meant to catch small errors after a manuscript has already been edited. Without prior editing, proofreading alone isn’t very effective—and often isn’t worth the investment—because it doesn’t address deeper issues that can undermine the work.

Preserving an author’s voice is one of my top priorities. Unless you’ve hired me specifically for ghostwriting, I won’t rewrite your work; my role is to strengthen what’s already there while keeping the voice distinctly yours.

Both. I help authors understand their options and make informed decisions based on their goals, timeline, and experience level. I have decades of experience with both options.

AI is used thoughtfully and selectively, always under human oversight. It’s never a substitute for editorial judgment, and it’s never allowed to override voice, originality, or accuracy.

Yes. I can help you understand where AI tools can be useful—and where they can get in the way—so you can use them strategically without compromising your work.

That depends on your preference. We’ll talk through the process and expectations during the initial consultation and decide what level of communication works best for you.

Absolutely. Your manuscript is treated as confidential at every stage.

Absolutely not. All rights remain fully with you.

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