Mystery Fiction Editing & Proofreading
Budget: $15 – $25 USD
A completed mystery manuscript now sits at roughly 30,000 words and is ready for its final creative polish. The story’s core plot, clues, and red-herrings are in place; what remains is a meticulous line-by-line edit that tightens prose, corrects grammar, and heightens suspense without diluting my voice.
Scope of work
• Developmental feedback where pacing or character motivation feels thin
• Line editing for flow, tone, and clarity
• Proofreading for spelling, punctuation, and consistency (Chicago preferred)
• All changes tracked in Word (Track Changes) or Google Docs suggesting mode
Acceptance criteria
• A clean, fully marked-up file plus a final, ready-to-publish version
• Short editorial letter summarising big-picture suggestions and recurring issues
• Delivery within one week of receiving the document
If you love classic whodunits, thrive on spotting plot holes before the detective does, and can turn edits around quickly, the manuscript is waiting in your inbox.
Scope of work
• Developmental feedback where pacing or character motivation feels thin
• Line editing for flow, tone, and clarity
• Proofreading for spelling, punctuation, and consistency (Chicago preferred)
• All changes tracked in Word (Track Changes) or Google Docs suggesting mode
Acceptance criteria
• A clean, fully marked-up file plus a final, ready-to-publish version
• Short editorial letter summarising big-picture suggestions and recurring issues
• Delivery within one week of receiving the document
If you love classic whodunits, thrive on spotting plot holes before the detective does, and can turn edits around quickly, the manuscript is waiting in your inbox.