Fiction Editing
At The Shadow Quill, we understand that crafting a work of fiction requires more than just writing—it demands shaping, refining, and polishing until your story truly shines.
Our fiction editing services are designed to help authors at every stage of their creative journey, whether you’re developing your characters and plot, fine-tuning your language, or giving your manuscript that final touch of perfection.
We offer three key services—developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading—each tailored to meet your specific needs, with the option to combine all three for a comprehensive editing experience.
Developmental Editing
Price: $0.004/word
Our developmental editing service focuses on the big-picture elements of your story, helping you to enhance your characters, plot, pacing, and overall narrative structure.
We work closely with you to identify areas that need further development, ensuring that your story is engaging, cohesive, and emotionally impactful.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your character arcs, tighten the pacing, or resolve plot inconsistencies, we’ll provide constructive feedback and actionable suggestions to help you elevate your manuscript.
What you’ll get:
- In-depth feedback on story structure, pacing, and flow
- Character development advice to make your protagonists and antagonists compelling
- Suggestions for improving dialogue, conflict, and world-building
- Recommendations on resolving plot holes or narrative inconsistencies
- A comprehensive overview of how your story can be enhanced overall
Line Editing
Price: $0.002/word
Our line editing service is designed to refine the language of your manuscript, focusing on sentence structure, tone, and style.
This service ensures that your writing is clear, engaging, and stylistically consistent.
We’ll help you refine the rhythm and flow of your sentences while maintaining your unique voice, making sure that every word serves its purpose in advancing your story.
What you’ll get:
- Sentence-level revisions to improve clarity and flow
- Consistency in tone, voice, and style throughout the manuscript
- Suggestions to enhance word choice and eliminate unnecessary repetition
- Attention to dialogue, ensuring it feels natural and compelling
- A focus on maintaining the narrative voice while polishing language for readability
Proofreading
Price: $0.002/word
Our proofreading service provides the final layer of polish to ensure your manuscript is error-free and ready for submission or publication.
We meticulously check for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typographical errors, ensuring that your manuscript is polished and professional.
What you’ll get:
- Correction of grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
- Attention to typographical inconsistencies and formatting
- Final checks on language to ensure consistency
- A clean, polished manuscript ready for the next stage of publishing or submission
All-Three Combo
Price: $0.006/word
For authors looking for a comprehensive service, our all-three combo package combines developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading to ensure that every aspect of your manuscript is carefully considered and perfected.
From big-picture development to the finest grammatical details, we offer a holistic approach to help your manuscript reach its full potential.
BONUS: An additional free revision of your manuscript. Meaning, once we return the initial edits and you have a look at them and make any additional changes, you are welcome to send it back to us for one more free look.
Payment options: PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Apple Pay, American Express, Maybank, Google Pay, Discover
At The Shadow Quill, we’re committed to helping authors bring their stories to life. Whether you’re seeking guidance on character development or simply need a final proofread, our team of experienced editors is here to support you at every step of the way.
Let us help you shape your manuscript into a work of fiction that stands out.
