Stylistic Editing
What is a stylistic edit?
While a developmental edit focuses on the story itself, a stylistic edit focuses on the way the story is told—all of the choices you make while writing that can keep your readers hanging on your every word. A stylistic edit may address:
sentence and paragraph length
paragraph transitions
diction/word choices
mood and tone
pace and flow
dialogue
smaller plot issues
age-appropriate language and reading level
Who needs one?
A stylistic edit is best for a manuscript that has already been substantially revised, whether by the author alone or with the guidance of an editor, beta reader, or peer group.
This edit can call for intensive sentence- and paragraph-level revisions, so it’s a good option for self-publishing authors looking to create a refined reading experience.
What will you receive?
From paragraph transitions to dialogue, my stylistic edits will clarify meaning, untangle confusing sentence structures, and highlight the artistry of your writing to give your readers the most pleasurable reading experience possible. With this edit, you will receive:
an edited manuscript abounding with feedback, queries, and suggestions for further revision (Microsoft Word doc)
a 3-8 page editorial report explaining the edits and some possible next steps
complimentary after-editing support in the form of question-and-answer emails