Nonfiction Manuscripts

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Lemonglass Editing features on-demand editing services to fit the needs of today’s nonfiction writers. Our services are high quality, low cost, and hassle-free.

We offer 2 types of nonfiction manuscript services

• Developmental Edit of an Early Draft

2.5 cents/word (total word count x .025)

A developmental edit provides feedback to help writers turn an early draft into a well structured, captivating narrative. The editor conducts a line-by-line reading with two main emphases. (1) Paragraph-level edits focus on the clarity and function of each paragraph. (2) Chapter-level edits address scope, structure, and/or the flow of information.

• Line-by-line Edit of a Working Draft √ √ √ Most Popular

3 cents/word (total word count * .03)

A line-by-line edit has two main goals. (1) Sentence-level editing to refine grammar, word choice, and tone. (2) Paragraph-level editing to address narrative progression. This includes considerations of clarity, consistency, and/or effective transition.

Which parts of the story shine? Which could still be refined? Your editor will include a memo with feedback about overarching strategies for revision.
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