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Laura Holt, Writer and Editor

A great story starts with a good editor.

As an avid believer in the power of story, I am thrilled to add editing services to my portfolio. No project is too big or too small. Give me your full length novels and novellas, your nonfiction and essays, your poetry and short stories. I especially enjoy women's fiction (especially if it has a healthy dash of female rage), folk-horror, fantasy, and cozy mysteries, but I will read pretty much anything. :) Please make sure that you include any trigger warnings with your initial query, and do not send me anything that was made with AI or includes harmful, sexist, or racist slurs.

I bring a number of qualifications to the table, including ten years of experience in the literary business and an English degree. Plus, as an author myself, I know how expensive these types of services can be, and many of us cannot always afford to sacrifice quantity for quality. As such, I offer a variety of services at competitive low rates! Check them out below.

EDITING

DEVELOPMENTAL
EDITING

$0.001 per word

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​With this service, I will work with you on your overall story: plot, character development, world building, and timeline. I will ensure everything flows well and makes sense for readers and will provide suggestions on any improvements that could be made.

COPY EDITING

$0.005 per word

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I've got my English teacher pen at the ready! Here we will focus on things like grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.

LINE EDITING

$0.005 per word

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Time to deep dive into the nitty-gritty of creative writing with this one! We'll take a look at everything from dialogue and sentence structure to repetitive words and inconsistencies/plot holes.

PROOFREADING

$0.003 per word

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Have a book that's ready to publish but just needs a little polish and shine? Then this service is for you! I will go through your entire work to make sure everything is ready to go. This includes grammar, punctuation, spelling, page layout, and any special requirements (e-book vs print book).

ALL SERVICES INCLUDE: 1 ROUND OF EDITING, 1 MARKED DOCUMENT WITH COMMENTS, A SUMMARIZED REPORT WITH MY OVERALL ASSESSMENT/FEEDBACK, AND A 30-MINUTE ZOOM CALL FOR ANY QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE AFTER GOING THROUGH MY NOTES.

I WANT YOU TO LOVE YOUR STORY AS MUCH AS I DO!

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