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Editing Package, between 1.5 cents - 5.5 cents per word
We offer boutique, high-touch editorial support for writers who want their work to compete at the highest level. Our specialty is market-focused editing that transforms promising manuscripts into unputdownable, submission-ready books—without sanding down your voice or vision.
This is not checklist editing. We work closely with your manuscript to strengthen what’s already working and surgically repair what isn’t. We don’t simply identify problems—we provide clear, practical, hands-on guidance that shows you exactly how to revise, restructure, and elevate the book on the page.
Whether you’re preparing to query agents, positioning a book for professional self-publication, or refining a manuscript you know has more potential, our goal is the same: a cohesive, compelling book that readers—and the market—respond to.
We work with both fiction and nonfiction manuscripts.
What Makes Our Editing Different
Market-first, not trend-chasing
Every edit is informed by current market realities—what agents, editors, and readers are actively responding to—without forcing your book into a formula.
Hands-on, solution-driven feedback
We don’t leave you with vague notes or theoretical advice. Our feedback includes specific revision strategies, examples, and suggested fixes, so you know exactly how to move forward.
Luxury, boutique attention
We take on a limited number of projects so every manuscript receives thoughtful, unrushed, deeply engaged editorial care.
Voice-protective, not prescriptive
Your voice matters. Our edits are designed to sharpen clarity, tension, and impact while preserving what makes your work uniquely yours.
Every Edit Is Grounded In
Current market expectations across genre and category
Reader psychology, including pacing, tension, and emotional payoff
Narrative momentum and structural cohesion
High-concept positioning and clarity of promise
Hands-on, actionable revision strategies that translate directly to the page
The result is not just a cleaner manuscript—but a stronger, smarter, more compelling book.
Editorial Services Offered
Manuscript Assessment
A big-picture editorial review for writers who want direction before committing to a full edit.
You’ll receive:
A detailed editorial letter assessing strengths and weaknesses
Feedback on premise, structure, pacing, market positioning, and clarity
Clear guidance on what to revise—and why
Ideal if you’re early in revision or deciding which edit your manuscript needs next.
Book Doctoring
Book doctoring is our most hands-on, high-level editorial service, designed for manuscripts that are close, but not yet landing with the impact they should.
This is where we step in as strategic collaborators, not just editors.
Book doctoring goes beyond diagnosis (think of it as a mix between developmental editing and ghostwriting). We work directly with the underlying architecture of your book to help it function on the page and in the market. That may mean rethinking structure, sharpening the central promise, strengthening character motivation, tightening narrative drive, or recalibrating pacing so the story becomes impossible to put down.
What Book Doctoring Focuses On
Working hands-on with a manuscript to edit, adjust, and rewrite
Clarifying and strengthening the core concept
Ensuring the book delivers on its genre promise
Repairing structural or pacing issues that stall momentum
Deepening emotional engagement and narrative cohesion
Elevating the manuscript’s market positioning
This is ideal for manuscripts that have strong bones but need expert intervention to unlock their full potential.
Who Book Doctoring Is Best For
Writers who’ve revised extensively but feel the book still isn’t clicking
Manuscripts receiving “almost, but not quite” feedback from agents or editors
Authors aiming for a high-concept, market-competitive book
Book doctoring is boutique by design. We accept a limited number of projects to ensure each manuscript receives the depth of attention this level of work requires.
Developmental Edit
Our signature service.
This is a deep, strategic edit designed to help your manuscript reach its full potential—and its intended audience.
We edit with an eye toward:
High-concept positioning
Market readiness
Narrative cohesion and emotional impact
You’ll receive:
A 7–15 page editorial letter with detailed feedback on:
Premise & execution
Plot & structure
Character development
Genre alignment & theme
Voice, flow, and consistency
Actionable revision suggestions (we don’t just identify problems—we help solve them)
An exclusive Cherry Pie Editing Workbook to guide revisions
A 60-minute follow-up Zoom call to discuss feedback and next steps
Perfect for completed drafts before line editing.
Line Edit
A sentence-level edit that refines clarity, flow, rhythm, and voice while preserving your unique style.
This edit focuses on:
Sentence structure and cadence
Word choice and repetition
Smooth transitions and readability
Consistency in tone and voice
Ideal once major story or content issues have been resolved.
What Sets Our Editing Apart
Strategy-forward, market-aware feedback
Respect for your voice and intent
Clear guidance, not vague notes
Editorial support designed to move your book forward
Pricing & Booking
Rates range from 1.5¢–5.5¢ per word
Final pricing depends on manuscript length, genre, and edit type
All projects require a review before scheduling
If you’re unsure which edit your manuscript needs, we’re happy to help you determine the best next step.
We offer boutique, high-touch editorial support for writers who want their work to compete at the highest level. Our specialty is market-focused editing that transforms promising manuscripts into unputdownable, submission-ready books—without sanding down your voice or vision.
This is not checklist editing. We work closely with your manuscript to strengthen what’s already working and surgically repair what isn’t. We don’t simply identify problems—we provide clear, practical, hands-on guidance that shows you exactly how to revise, restructure, and elevate the book on the page.
Whether you’re preparing to query agents, positioning a book for professional self-publication, or refining a manuscript you know has more potential, our goal is the same: a cohesive, compelling book that readers—and the market—respond to.
We work with both fiction and nonfiction manuscripts.
What Makes Our Editing Different
Market-first, not trend-chasing
Every edit is informed by current market realities—what agents, editors, and readers are actively responding to—without forcing your book into a formula.
Hands-on, solution-driven feedback
We don’t leave you with vague notes or theoretical advice. Our feedback includes specific revision strategies, examples, and suggested fixes, so you know exactly how to move forward.
Luxury, boutique attention
We take on a limited number of projects so every manuscript receives thoughtful, unrushed, deeply engaged editorial care.
Voice-protective, not prescriptive
Your voice matters. Our edits are designed to sharpen clarity, tension, and impact while preserving what makes your work uniquely yours.
Every Edit Is Grounded In
Current market expectations across genre and category
Reader psychology, including pacing, tension, and emotional payoff
Narrative momentum and structural cohesion
High-concept positioning and clarity of promise
Hands-on, actionable revision strategies that translate directly to the page
The result is not just a cleaner manuscript—but a stronger, smarter, more compelling book.
Editorial Services Offered
Manuscript Assessment
A big-picture editorial review for writers who want direction before committing to a full edit.
You’ll receive:
A detailed editorial letter assessing strengths and weaknesses
Feedback on premise, structure, pacing, market positioning, and clarity
Clear guidance on what to revise—and why
Ideal if you’re early in revision or deciding which edit your manuscript needs next.
Book Doctoring
Book doctoring is our most hands-on, high-level editorial service, designed for manuscripts that are close, but not yet landing with the impact they should.
This is where we step in as strategic collaborators, not just editors.
Book doctoring goes beyond diagnosis (think of it as a mix between developmental editing and ghostwriting). We work directly with the underlying architecture of your book to help it function on the page and in the market. That may mean rethinking structure, sharpening the central promise, strengthening character motivation, tightening narrative drive, or recalibrating pacing so the story becomes impossible to put down.
What Book Doctoring Focuses On
Working hands-on with a manuscript to edit, adjust, and rewrite
Clarifying and strengthening the core concept
Ensuring the book delivers on its genre promise
Repairing structural or pacing issues that stall momentum
Deepening emotional engagement and narrative cohesion
Elevating the manuscript’s market positioning
This is ideal for manuscripts that have strong bones but need expert intervention to unlock their full potential.
Who Book Doctoring Is Best For
Writers who’ve revised extensively but feel the book still isn’t clicking
Manuscripts receiving “almost, but not quite” feedback from agents or editors
Authors aiming for a high-concept, market-competitive book
Book doctoring is boutique by design. We accept a limited number of projects to ensure each manuscript receives the depth of attention this level of work requires.
Developmental Edit
Our signature service.
This is a deep, strategic edit designed to help your manuscript reach its full potential—and its intended audience.
We edit with an eye toward:
High-concept positioning
Market readiness
Narrative cohesion and emotional impact
You’ll receive:
A 7–15 page editorial letter with detailed feedback on:
Premise & execution
Plot & structure
Character development
Genre alignment & theme
Voice, flow, and consistency
Actionable revision suggestions (we don’t just identify problems—we help solve them)
An exclusive Cherry Pie Editing Workbook to guide revisions
A 60-minute follow-up Zoom call to discuss feedback and next steps
Perfect for completed drafts before line editing.
Line Edit
A sentence-level edit that refines clarity, flow, rhythm, and voice while preserving your unique style.
This edit focuses on:
Sentence structure and cadence
Word choice and repetition
Smooth transitions and readability
Consistency in tone and voice
Ideal once major story or content issues have been resolved.
What Sets Our Editing Apart
Strategy-forward, market-aware feedback
Respect for your voice and intent
Clear guidance, not vague notes
Editorial support designed to move your book forward
Pricing & Booking
Rates range from 1.5¢–5.5¢ per word
Final pricing depends on manuscript length, genre, and edit type
All projects require a review before scheduling
If you’re unsure which edit your manuscript needs, we’re happy to help you determine the best next step.
“It was a lovely and uplifting experience. With kindness, [Mary] showed me different ways to level up my story and get it ready for publication. I feel excited to dive back into my story!”
~ Ani’a Dutton, Fantasy Writer