Overview
Line editing focuses on how the writing itself works: sentence construction, clarity, tone, flow and readability. A line editor asks whether each paragraph earns its place, whether dialogue sounds like the character who speaks it, and whether description slows the story or enriches it.
Unlike copy editing, line editing is not primarily about correctness — it is about effect. The edit preserves your voice while sharpening rhythm, word choice and emphasis, so the book reads the way it was always meant to. Line editing pairs naturally with copy editing in our combined package when a manuscript needs both passes.
What this service includes
- Sentence construction and rhythm
- Clarity and readability
- Tone and voice consistency
- Word choice and repetition
- Dialogue sound and formatting
- Paragraph and scene transitions
How it works
You submit the manuscript and describe the voice you are aiming for.
The line editor works sentence by sentence, editing for rhythm, clarity and tone.
You receive the edited manuscript with suggested rewrites and line notes.
We discuss the changes, and you accept, adapt or reject each suggestion.