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What kind of editing do you need? Here are a few popular services to get you started:

Developmental Editing

Average rate: $36/1,000 words (9,000+ projects, 2026)

Developmental editors find the gem within the ore of your early draft. Our 1,800+ editors have years of experience shaping bestselling books, so they know what sells. They’ll provide feedback on core elements like structure, pacing, and characterization — giving you a roadmap for your best draft yet.

With developmental editing, you can expect:

  • A detailed editorial letter with an analysis of your manuscript and specific revision suggestions
  • An annotated copy of your manuscript containing sentence-level edits as well as chapter-level comments

Copy Editing

Average rate: $27/1,000 words (9,000+ projects, 2026)

Ready to supercharge your sentences? Once you’re happy with your core story or argument, a copy editor will help you bring it to life. Our 1,900+ copy editors know how to balance clarity, cohesion, and consistency with bringing out your unique voice.

Your copy editor will give you:

  • A thoroughly annotated version of your manuscript with tracked changes to easily identify edits
  • A style sheet listing standard spellings and formatting, which can later be referenced by your proofreader

Proofreading

Average rate: $20/1,000 words (5,000 projects, 2026)

Proofreading is the last line of defense before you send your book to print, coming after copy editing and design. Our 1,600+ proofreaders will put your manuscript under the microscope to eliminate spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors and inconsistencies.

After proofreading services, you can expect:

  • A final manuscript that has been meticulously proofread and corrected, and is ready to be published

Editorial Assessment

Average rate: $25/1,000 words (4,400+ projects, 2026)

Not sure where your manuscript stands? An editorial assessment gives you expert direction on how to improve your draft without the price tag of a full developmental edit. It’s ideal for authors in the early drafting stages, or those wondering whether their manuscript is ready to query.

Our 1,600+ editors will deliver:

  • A detailed editorial letter analyzing what’s working and what isn’t working in terms of plot, structure, characters, and market fit
  • A clear, prioritized roadmap for revising your manuscript

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Aemilia P.

New York, NY, USA

Literary Agent representing award winning authors. Query/proposal/manuscript edits, specializing in character driven narratives and pitching

Specializes in:
Fiction
Cultural & Ethnic
Poetry
Biographies & Memoirs
Non-Fiction

Karin R.

Johnstown, CO, USA

Professional copy and developmental editor with over twelve years experience in political science and current affairs books.

Specializes in:
Sociology
Psychology
Political Science & Current Affairs
Romance
Humanities & Social Sciences

Jas P.

San Diego, CA, USA

Children’s & graphic novel editor (PB, MG, YA, comics/manga for all ages). Literary agent. Author. Editorial at Scholastic & Levine Querido.

Specializes in:
Young Adult
Comics Non-Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels
Fiction
Children's

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What authors say about our editors

Countless authors have used Reedsy to bring their books to life.

Jennifer is my favorite, and she holds a special place in my heart (and author journey) because she is one of the first people who saw the potential in me and my writing! I worked with her several years ago on two children's books, and I told her that when I was ready, I'd bring her a novel worth her experience and time. This WIP is that novel! I am so elated and proud that she is my editor, and I can't wait to work with her again on my next project! She is extremely responsive (always has be...

As a debut author, my first editorial experience with Donna far exceeded my expectations. She delivered ample feedback that will serve to make the work stronger along with specific rationale as to why she would make such changes, yet was clear about the boundary between editorial direction and authorial decisions. I very much appreciated the time she took to walk me through the changes and willingness to discuss other considerations about the manuscripts I had sent to her for review. Any auth...

Working with Zennor has been one of the most important parts of my memoir journey so far. I came to her with a very personal manuscript containing themes of adoption, grief, addiction, motherhood, and belonging, and she held both me and the work with exceptional care. Her feedback was insightful, encouraging, and incredibly perceptive. She helped me see where the story needed to slow down, where important moments deserved more space, and where the deeper threads of the book were waiting to b...

Amanda was great to work with! She was very communicative (even when I wasn't) and was able to work with my restraints and budget. At the end she gave a great assessment and response to my work which just makes me feel like this whole thing is worth it. But she was great overall and I would definitely recommend her to my writing friends.

Worth every penny! From the start Barbara was head and shoulders above the other offers. For my editorial analysis Barbara gave me an overall assessment of what was working and what could be improved. Then she did the same for each chapter. Other bids were cheaper, but their promised output was much less - at 61 pages, Barbara's price per page of analysis was way less expensive. I highly recommend Barbara.

Working with Shelley was an outstanding experience. From our earliest conversations, she showed a real ability to understand not only the manuscript itself, but also what we were trying to accomplish with its tone, style, and voice. She demonstrated an understanding of our voice and influences from the outset, while also taking the time to confirm our intentions before trying to guide the novel into any one standard box. What impressed us most was that her edit never felt generic or standard...

I can’t say enough good things about Mozelle. Working with her was an absolute pleasure. She is a consummate professional. The assignment was a difficult one: proofreading a 375-page memoir that intentionally breaks many traditional rules of punctuation and formatting in order to preserve the author’s voice and style. Mozelle paid extremely close attention to every detail. She understood the difference between something that needed correcting and something that was an intentional stylistic ...

I Couldn’t Have Done This Without Rennie! I am so thankful I found Rennie! As a first-time author living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), writing my first book was not an easy journey. I knew the story I wanted to tell, but getting my thoughts onto paper and making everything flow the way I imagined was a real challenge for me. Rennie took my manuscript and turned it into something I never could have imagined on my own. She brought a beautiful flow to my story, connecting my thoughts and ...

There isn't enough space here to fully express how amazing it is to work with Hannah. Her skills are exceptional, her timing is perfect, and overall, her vibes are fantastic. Communication? Excellent. Her knowledge is clear in her work!!!! I've teamed up with Hannah twice, and I will definitely work with her again in the future.

A great experience working with Robert. He polished the manuscript with care and precision, and as I reviewed his edits, I found very few instances where I disagreed with his choices. His suggestions consistently aligned with both the tone of the story and my intentions as an author.

Rachel is outstanding at her craft! I remember reading another review about her before choosing her. "There are book editors, and then there's Rachel!" That stuck in my mind, and my experience with her proved that to be just as true! She is top-notch: her skills, her friendly professionalism, her timeliness, and attention to detail. She put in the effort my book project deserved, and I am so grateful for our partnership in getting my book ready for the proposal stage.

I had a very positive experience working with Cathy. Her feedback was thoughtful, careful, and genuinely improved the clarity and structure of my manuscript. She was especially strong at identifying repetition and helping me tighten the work without losing my voice or the emotional tone of the book. Communication was clear and respectful throughout the process, and her notes showed real engagement with the material rather than surface-level edits. I always felt that the manuscript was being h...

Working with Abbey was a joy. She gave me thoughtful and spot on comments on a global level, as well as pointing out places in in the manuscript where little tweaks could go a long way. Her sense of story is very strong, and my novel will be 1000 times better thanks to her invaluable feedback. Thank you, Abbey, you glorious editor!

Working with Hannah was incredible. She delivered the developmental edit ahead of schedule, was always available for my questions and brought out the best in my manuscript. Her suggestions sparked my curiosity, leading me to see my charcters and scenes in a new light-even the few I needed to discard. I've worked with an editor before, but Hannah's guidance was and is invaluable. I would recommend her one thousand percent!

Conni was the developmental editor for my first book, and the experience exceeded what I'd hoped for going in. From our initial kickoff call she was clear about expectations, scope, and timeline, and she held to every commitment she made along the way. Her assessment document was thoughtfully organized and substantive - the kind of feedback that gives you a real path forward rather than a vague sense that something needs work. She had a particular gift for knowing when to push me to narrow my...

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