Editing Services for Serious Nonfiction
I work with authors, researchers, and VC firms to bring structure, clarity, and polish to high-stakes nonfiction, without flattening your voice.
Whether you’re revising a manuscript, preparing a proposal, or refining a founder’s guide, I’ll help you say exactly what you mean.
Explore the sections below to find the support that’s right for you.
📘 For Nonfiction Authors
For general nonfiction, essay collections, and reflective writing grounded in research or expertise.
I help nonfiction authors clarify their structure and tone so they can share complex ideas with confidence and impact.
✔ Developmental feedback and structure suggestions
✔ Voice- and clarity-focused line editing
✔ Tone calibration for crossover or public-facing work
| Stage | Service | Description | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid to late | Developmental Editing + Copyediting | A deep, combined edit covering structure, clarity, flow, and style | Custom quote |
| Final | Proofreading | A final polish to catch surface errors before you publish | Custom quote |
| Final | Book Formatting | Professional interior layout for ebook and print | £200+ |
| Early to mid | Proposal Development/Review | Help writing or refining a proposal for a publisher | £500+ |
| Full journey | The Complete Bundle | Full edit, format, proof, and publish support | £1,500+ |
| Full journey | Self-Publishing Companion | Editing + formatting + self-pub guidance | £1,500+ |
Not sure where to begin? Let’s talk about where you are and what you need.
✏️ For Academic Authors
For monographs, edited collections, journal articles, and book proposals in the humanities and social sciences.
I help researchers refine and ready their manuscripts so they can meet academic standards without compromising their voice.
✔ Manuscript assessments
✔ Structural and line editing
✔ Citation and reference checks (Chicago, APA, MLA, etc.)
✔ Style sheet creation
✔ Guidance on adapting a thesis into a book
| Stage | Service | Description | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early | Thesis Rescue | Turn your thesis into a publishable book plan | £350+ |
| Early to mid | Proposal Development/Review | Develop or revise a proposal for academic publishers | £500+ |
| Mid to late | Developmental Editing + Copyediting | Structural and line editing for academic crossover books | Custom quote |
| Final | Proofreading | Final polish before submission or publication | Custom quote |
| Final | Book Formatting | Formatting for self-publishing or submission | £200+ |
| Full journey | The Complete Bundle | End-to-end editing and production support | £1,500+ |
| Full journey | Self-Publishing Companion | Ideal if you’re taking your academic work independent | £1,500+ |
Not sure where to begin? Let’s talk about where you are and what you need.
📊 For Business Clients
For firms and founders producing sharp, informative content.
I help founders and content teams sharpen long-form materials so they can communicate clearly with investors and readers alike.
✔ Editing for white papers, founder handbooks, and reports
✔ Rewriting for clarity and tone
✔ Headline/subhead optimization
✔ Graph/visual consistency checks
✔ US English, Chicago style, and branded editorial voice
| Stage | Service | Description | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid to late | Developmental Editing + Copyediting | Shape and refine longform thought leadership content | Custom quote |
| Final | Proofreading | Clean, publication-ready final pass | Custom quote |
| Final | Book Formatting | Professional layout for white papers or digital books | £200+ |
| Early to mid | Proposal Development/Review | Help preparing a pitch for a publishing partner | £500+ |
| Full journey | The Complete Bundle | Editing, formatting, and delivery-ready output | £1,500+ |
Not sure where to begin? Let’s talk about where you are and what you need.
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