Your story. Your voice. Sharpened, never overwritten.
The manuscript desk is where raw drafts transform into resonant narratives. Whether you require structural refinement or meticulous polishing, our editorial approach honors your creative intent while elevating the clarity and impact of every page.
The Manuscript Desk
Editorial Services
Manuscript Editing
Careful, hands-on editing that strengthens your writing without rewriting your voice.
I’ll work through your manuscript at sentence level, looking at clarity, flow, consistency, word choice and style, while flagging anything that isn’t quite working along the way.
Developmental Feedback
Big-picture feedback for when you know something isn’t quite working — but you’re too close to the story to see what.
I’ll read your manuscript as a whole and provide an editorial report looking at character, plot, pacing, structure, narrative voice and the overall reading experience, with practical suggestions for your next draft.
Suitable For
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Complete first or early drafts
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Writers preparing for a major rewrite
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Manuscripts with structural or storytelling concerns
From £250
Editorial Consultation
Sometimes you don’t need an edit. You need to talk it through with someone who understands stories.
A one-to-one session focused entirely on your manuscript, your questions and where you’d like to take the project next. We can talk through plot problems, character development, structure, feedback you’ve received, your next draft — or simply the thing that’s been driving you mad for three weeks.
Suitable For
- Authors seeking professional guidance on next steps
- Initial project vetting and viability checks
From £45 / 60 minutes
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Complete, structurally sound manuscripts
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Writers ready for a detailed edit
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Drafts that need clarity, consistency and polish
From £8 per 1,000 words
The Editorial Journey
From Draft to Desk to Delivery
Send Your Manuscript
Submit your full draft or sample chapters. We begin with a preliminary review to understand your project’s scope and creative vision.
The core work occurs. Through developmental shifts or fine-tuned line edits, your story is meticulously refined at the editor’s desk.
* sharpening the prose — keep the rhythm.
* initial ink check — k.h.
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The Edit
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Receive Your Editorial Plan
A detailed roadmap of the suggested edits, timelines, and focus areas tailored specifically to your manuscript’s unique voice.
* note: check for narrative arc consistency.
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Your Manuscript Returns
The final polished file is delivered, including an editorial letter summarizing highlights, recommended next steps, and final revisions.
* ready for the next shelf.
Send Your Manuscript to the Desk
Tell me a little about your manuscript, where you are with it, and what you’d like help with. I’ll be in touch to discuss the next step.