
Your words, thoughtfully edited.
Your words, thoughtfully edited.
Your words, thoughtfully edited.
Your words, thoughtfully edited.
At Line & Letter Editing Co., my job is simply this: to handle your manuscript with the same heart and passion that you poured into it. Whether you're perfecting your draft or preparing to publish, I'm here to help make your story the best version of itself that it can be.
I offer line editing, copyediting, proofreading, and alpha and beta reading, depending on where you are in your process. Not sure what you need? I offer a free 500-word evaluation to help you figure out the best next step in your process.
I work best with words that evoke emotion—fiction and creative non-fiction that have a story to tell.
I offer line editing, copyediting, proofreading, and alpha and beta reading, depending on where you are in your process. Not sure what you need? I offer a free 500-word evaluation to help you figure out the best next step in your process.
I work best with words that evoke emotion—fiction and creative non-fiction that have a story to tell. Whether you're writing a novel, a short story, or a deeply personal memoir, I'm here to help tell your story the way you intended. Fantasy? Let me live in this magical world! Sci-fi? Let's discover alternate universes and alien technology! Historical fiction? I'll get my time machine! Romance? Mild spice is welcome, so introduce me to your flirty characters!
I also take on a select number of academic projects, especially those rooted in storytelling, personal perspective, or creative research. If your paper leans toward engaging language rather than jargon, I'd love to take a look.
Your story deserves to be told, and cost shouldn't stand in the way. My prices are deliberately affordable to stay accessible to more writers. I also offer flexible payment plans to make this process easier on your budget.
I take pride in the work that I do, just as you do in yours, so if you want to talk through your ideas, reach out anytime. Let's find a way to work together.
Hi! I'm Betty, the editor and heart behind Line & Letter Editing Co.
I hold a certificate in proofreading and a BA in Public Relations, and I've spent several years in the world of healthcare, a field that's taught me the value of precision, critical thinking, and caring for the tiniest of details—skills that I proudly bring to the editor
Hi! I'm Betty, the editor and heart behind Line & Letter Editing Co.
I hold a certificate in proofreading and a BA in Public Relations, and I've spent several years in the world of healthcare, a field that's taught me the value of precision, critical thinking, and caring for the tiniest of details—skills that I proudly bring to the editorial work that I do.
When I'm not working, I'm probably playing Friends in the background for the thousandth time; desperately trying to keep up with laundry; spending time with my husband, daughter, and two dogs; or chasing a dream of raising chickens and cows on a future homestead.
You've already gone through developmental editing, and you've self-edited more times than you can count. Now, you're looking for a fresh set of eyes to review your manuscript line-by-line. I'll examine the pace, flow, word choice, structure, and tone to ensure your story and characters come through the way you intended.
You've made the changes suggested during line editing, and now it’s time to catch any lingering grammar slips, typos, or punctuation errors that may have snuck in. I'll perform a thorough sweep of your manuscript to look for any technical errors that may have been missed or introduced.
You’ve already made it through line and copyediting, and now you need one final pass before publication. I’ll comb through your manuscript to catch any hidden grammatical errors, punctuation mishaps, or sneaky typos that may have slipped past earlier rounds. This is the final set of eyes before releasing your story to the world.
Please write to lineandletter.editing@gmail.com if you can't find an answer to your question.
Turnaround time can vary based on the size of your project and my current availability, but I’ll always do my best to work with your schedule. Let's chat about your timeline and see what works best for us both.
That's exactly what the 500-word sample edit is for! You'll get a feel for my style of editing, and I'll get a sense of your story and what you're looking for. If it feels like a match for us both, then we'll get started!
A style sheet tells me about your preferences for spelling, punctuation, and terminology so that my editing aligns with your style and doesn't change your authorial voice.
Absolutely. I treat all client work with the strictest confidentiality and am happy to sign an NDA, if requested.
You can submit your post-developmental 500-word sample and style sheet below, or you can email both to me at lineandletter.editing@gmail.com. I'll read through your sample, send a quote, and we'll take it from there.
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