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✦ The Emdash Editor ✦
Think of me as the dash between
almost there and finally finished.
The Human Layer — for stories that deserve more than just corrections.
✦ Editorial Services ✦
Every manuscript is different. Every pass is intentional.
Developmental Edit
Structure, pacing, character — the big picture.
- Deep-dive feedback on plot, structure & character
- Voice and emotional resonance checks
- Genre expectations & authenticity review
- Encouragement + accountability
Line Edit
Sentence by sentence, scene by scene.
- Clarity, flow, and rhythm at the line level
- Word echo and repetition flags
- Dialogue and interiority polish
- Pacing tightened without losing your voice
Proofreading
Final eyes before it goes live.
- Typos, punctuation, formatting errors
- Consistency pass (names, timeline, details)
- KDP-ready formatting check
- Clean copy, reader-ready manuscript
Full Suite Bundle
Dev + Line + Proof — everything, start to finish.
- Complete manuscript journey, one editor
- Cohesive feedback across all three passes
- 15% savings vs. booking separately
- 3-installment payment plan available
✦ Signature Service ✦
The Human
Layer
You used AI tools in your drafting process. Maybe you're not sure you want to admit that out loud. You don't have to. I don't care how the words got there — I care whether they're working.
This is a dedicated editorial pass for AI-assisted manuscripts. No lectures. No judgment. Just honest, skilled feedback from a publishing indie author who lives in the same real world you do.
Flat rate — up to 80,000 words
- Voice consistency check — where did it stop sounding like you
- AI pattern flags — flat interiority, overused transitions, tell-heavy beats
- Structural gut-check — does the story hold together end to end
- Judgment-free notes — honest, kind, and actually useful
This isn't a red pen massacre. It's a masquerade.
The writing world is changing. I'm evolving with it — and I'm not afraid to say so. I don't care what tools you used. I care whether your story lands.
Tools come and go. Craft remains. My job is to help your writing breathe — not argue about how the air got there. AI-assisted drafts welcome. Phone calls, video chats, emails — whatever works for you.
- Judgment-free feedback, full stop
- An editor who understands KU economics and series read-through
- Someone who respects both craft and the reality of modern publishing
♥ Meet Your Editor
A few things you should probably know.
I read East of Eden when I was ten years old. I had absolutely no idea what I was reading — but it set the pace for the rest of my life. I've been chasing that feeling through books ever since, and I've never stopped.
I finish every book I start. No matter what. I don't believe in DNF. That's not a policy — it's just who I am. Sometimes it's painful. Sometimes it's a slog. But I will get to the last page, and I will have something honest to say about the journey. That's the kind of reader your manuscript deserves.
I'll read any genre. I'll read 400,000 words if you have them. I'll do a phone call or a video chat if that's what you need. I'll meet you wherever you are.
Here's what I actually know about AI writing — and it's more than most editors will admit: everyone thinks the em dash is the tell. It's not just the em dash anymore. There are words. There are phrases. There are patterns that show up when someone doesn't know how to prompt correctly, and a good editor catches them the same way an auditor catches a number that doesn't quite add up. I've been proudly em-dashing since I wrote my first book in 2015. I'm a recovering comma addict. I am not perfect — nobody is. But I know what I'm looking at, and I know what I'm looking for.
That's actually why I love reading outside my wheelhouse. When you're not comfortable, you're paying attention differently. You find things you weren't even looking for. That's the whole job.
A good editor is like a good auditor — thorough, honest, and never there to make you feel bad about the numbers.
✦ A Note From Your Editor ✦
I'm not inviting you to a red pen massacre.
It's more like a masquerade.
The writing world is changing — whether the old guard wants to believe it or not. I'm evolving with it, and I'm not afraid to say so. I'm not afraid of the critics, the purists, or the haters. I've dealt with rejection, bad reviews, and real criticism. I've loved. I've lost. I've been at rock bottom. None of that scared me off. Neither will your manuscript.
I built The Emdash Editor because I know exactly what it feels like to write something that matters to you and wonder if it's good enough. It probably is. And I want to help you find out.
You can approach me. Seriously — even if your bank account is in the negative and you just need someone to talk you off a ledge about your third act. My prices are a starting point, not a verdict. My word counts are not set in stone. Before you close this tab because the numbers feel out of reach, reach out. I will always try to find a way to help.
Come as you are. Bring your mess of a manuscript.
We'll figure it out together.
Pricing
The Emdash Editor
Before you look at these numbers and think oh nope, my manuscript is 95K — keep reading. These are estimates, not ultimatums. Every quote is based on your actual manuscript after we talk. Nothing here is final. Payment plans available on every single service.
| Service | Rate | Est. 70K Novel | Payment Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✦ The Human Layer — AI-assisted draft review | $175 flat | Up to 80K | 2 payments |
| Developmental Edit | $0.008/word | ~$560 | 2 payments |
| Line Edit | $0.012/word | ~$840 | 2 payments |
| Proofreading | $0.005/word | ~$350 | 2 payments |
| ✦ Full Suite Bundle | $0.022/word | ~$1,540 | 3 payments (~$513 ea.) |
♥ Why Choose The Emdash Editor?
Because your story deserves more than just corrections.
Thoughtful, judgment-free editing for stories that matter.
🎈 Stuck in the Middle?
Let's Get You to "The End."
Whether you're 10,000 words in or 60,000 words in and frozen, we'll map a clear path forward. No overwhelm. No shame. Just next steps.
- Chapter-by-chapter feedback
- Clear next steps and guidance
- Gentle accountability & encouragement
Supportive coaching to get you to "The End" — your way.
Let's TalkReady to Begin?
Tell me about your manuscript and let's find the right fit.
Include your genre, approximate word count, and where you're at in the process. I'll respond within 48 hours with a quote and timeline. Not sure which service you need? Just say hello — we'll figure it out together.
Email Me to Get StartedNo phone calls. No video chats. Just words.