Let’s make this clear together: editing and proofreading are not the same thing.

Editing is, first and foremost, a process of continuous dialogue with the author, through which a deep revision can take place, aimed at improving the overall quality of the writing. We could say that editing is the natural follow-up to an evaluation: after highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of your text, I put my own advice into practice. The goal is not to rewrite for you, but to help make your text stronger and more readable.

If you entrust me with your manuscript, I promise that every change I suggest will be justified, so you can understand every choice and maintain full control over your text. No modification will ever be made without your approval.

There are different types of editing, depending on the needs of the text:

• Macro-editing, also called structural editing, which works on the overall architecture of the work: plot, characters, atmosphere, narrative structure, dialogue, and plot twists.
• Micro-editing, or stylistic editing, which works on the fabric of the language: consistency of register, quality of phrasing, punctuation, and overall flow.
• Copy editing, similar to proofreading, but in addition to checking for errors and typos, it focuses on the overall quality of the writing: general flow, tonal consistency, clarity of expression, and logical structure.

If you think this approach might be right for your manuscript (or want to understand whether it could be) write to me with no obligation, and we’ll assess together which type of editing suits your text best!