BOOK EDITING
by The Intuitive Editor
So, you've written your manuscript... Congratulations!
Take a moment and breathe in that feeling of accomplishment...
That's incredible! You are a powerhouse author and creator, and you're just about ready to send it out into the world...
But is your manuscript ready to face the world?
Every piece of writing out there deserves at least a second set of eyes on it, if not more, before it hits the big time—whether it's for an agent or publishing submission, your website, or even if you're self-publishing your work.
That's how I can help you.
My name is Mikael, and I am the founder and Editor in Chief of The Intuitive Editor. Not only can I proof and polish your words to remove errors that could be discrediting distractions or tarnish how professional you look, but I also see into the heart of your book, or the core message, to ensure it fully shows up as your heart and soul intended. Thanks to my "tapped in" intuitive abilities, I feel exactly what your story needs to truly shine while maintaining your voice and honoring your ultimate vision.
I help you preserve your voice while making sure your message is crystal clear so your story carries your intended impact through and through. Plus, I provide thorough feedback and suggestions to take your writing & storytelling to the next level.
And my intention is that we have a great time doing it together.
See below to learn more about book editing services and the book editing packages available.
Your book idea landed with YOU for a reason.
No one can tell your story like you can, even if it felt scary or intimidating to put it on the page in the first place.
The Intuitive Editor can help you refine and polish your manuscript, so you feel more confident and excited about getting it out into the world in its inspired perfection.
Your readers are eagerly awaiting your book.
(And so am I!)
No matter the genre, your book deserves the care and precision of an exceptional edit, so it can shine just how your soul intends.
It’s nerve-wracking to have someone else read and make suggestions for your book baby. I know exactly what that’s like—the first time I saw my pages bleed red, I cried. So, I absolutely get how scary this process can be. That also means I do my best to make the book editing process approachable, constructive, and enjoyable.
I’ll care for your book just as much as you do. Along with edits, feedback, and suggestions to make your language more powerful, I’ll also tell you what I love, what’s working (or not), offer writing advice, and I’ll even pop in some fun GIFs if I feel so inspired. That way the edited manuscript isn’t so intimidating and scary to process.
I love this work so much that I hope to make it enjoyable for both of us. And my goal is to see you and your book shine & succeed!
Your book deserves as much love and care as you put into it, and my ultimate goal is to extend that love & passion to excavate your story with continued care.
I seek to bring out your voice and enhance your writing to reveal the story & messages within.
Nothing would thrill me more than to help make your book shine the way you sought it to before you ever began putting pen to paper.
You have put in so much work, and I know how much it means to put out a good story that touches people and leaves a mark. I will ensure your book does just that.
As a psychic medium, I also see and feel the soul within your manuscript.
This means I can feel what you meant to say and how the book wants to be, so it can be even clearer and more impactful once I’ve helped you clarify it.
While there’s always a bit of an intuitive element to book editing, I’ve honed my intuitive skills to specifically feel and read between the lines of your book—by tapping into the soul of your book before I even open the file—to know exactly what it needs and how to communicate it with you in a way that will suit your personality. This doesn’t mean I come in and make massive changes or tell you to change your whole book. This means I see the light your book yearns to share, and I can help you clear what’s getting in the way of that message shining through with increased clarity and impact.
Know that it’s normal for your manuscript to go through multiple drafts before it hits the shelves. My biggest recommendation is for every book to have more than just your eyes on it, over a couple of drafts if possible, to get it to a place you feel good about sharing it with agents, publishers, or even if you’re self-publishing. Now, this may not always be feasible for different reasons—budget, time, etc.—but at the very least, having more than one outside perspective can help you fine-tune your book.
The Intuitive Editor would be tickled to support you at whatever stage of editing your book needs—whether that’s an overall look at your book’s storyline in a developmental edit, an exacting copyedit, or a final proofread before hitting publish or sending it to an agent.
See below for the types of book edits available to understand which one might best serve you and your book.
Levels of Book Editing
Developmental Edit
$35 / 1,000 words
Where your overall story structure and the arc are combed through to ensure your character development and story arc work together without leaving gaping plot holes or questions unanswered. The focus is on story structure, characterization, pacing, and plot development. Themes and big-picture consistencies are looked at. Developmental editing looks at the larger picture of your manuscript to make sure it all flows together seamlessly while communicating your larger message. This comes with an editorial report on the various aspects of your novel to help you map out revisions!
Line Editing
$30 / 1,000 words
Where the choice and order of sentences, phrasing, and words are keenly looked at to improve the flow and readability of your story. Line editing is about refining your text on a line-by-line, and paragraph-by-paragraph, basis. Line edits include clearing out redundancies or overused phrases, offering rewrites to tighten up your language, removing the unnecessary, and amplifying what’s important. Think of this service as creative or stylistic editing that preserves and elevates your writing—this is TIE’s specialty!
Copyedit
$23 / 1,000 words
Where any glaring errors like misspellings, grammar, verb tense, and punctuation are swept up in this in-depth clean-up of your book. This technical edit often follows structural revisions to clarify your writing and message. Light line editing may also be suggested, where sentence structure, consistency, readability, and flow of ideas are examined to present the most impactful language possible. A style guide is included in this service!
Proofread
$15 / 1,000 words
Where your book gets a final set of eyes to catch any remaining errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, formatting, or typos—to make your manuscript truly shine, so readers’ eyes don’t snag on small mistakes that may frustrate them, diminish the reading process, or make readers question your credibility. The proofread is the final step for your manuscript before publishing!
Book editing services are priced per project based on word count, type of edit,
and the degree of work needed. These are the starting rates for each edit.
Payment plans and sample edits are available.
Need your manuscript back quickly? Pick up the pace with a 15% rush fee.
Words of Praise
“Mikael assisted in polishing a trilogy for an anniversary edition, and I’m very grateful for her help to smooth away the rough edges in sentence structure and grammar so that the story is even more enjoyable for readers. Mikael’s enthusiasm and attention to detail are wonderful! I’d recommend her to anyone needing a sharp set of eyes to make their story shine!”
~ A.L. Knorr
Amazon Bestselling Author &
USA Today Bestselling Author
What I Love to Edit…
- YA / MG Fiction
- Fantasy / Urban Fantasy
- Fairy Tale Reimaginings
- Romance (up to Mid-Spice)
- Horror / Suspense
- Spiritual Nonfiction
- Inspirational Memoirs
- Metaphysical / Energetics
- Paranormal / Supernatural
- Science Fiction
- Fantastical 🦄
- Metaphysical 💫
- Supernatural 👻
- Spiritual 🙏
- Magical 💖
“She has a sharp editorial eye,
a big heart, and a great sense of humor.”
~ Sarah Fox
Intuitive Book Editing
You have an important story to tell, and I’m the carpenter smoothing out the edges of the boat it’s on. Your story’s essence will be honored and honed into its most impactful, polished form—to help you engage with your readers on a deeper level.
From developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading, I can work with you at any stage of your finished manuscript to clarify your text and bring your story to life. My specialty is line editing, which goes line by line to polish your text to enhance your message, improve flow and pacing, and have more impact through your words.
Have a book you want to feel confident sharing with the world?
Seeking a book editor who sees and respects you, your voice, and your story?
Seeking an editor with a heightened intuitive sense of what your book is trying to say and who can kindly communicate it through edits and suggestions?
Let’s talk. <3
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Words of Praise
“Mikael is an amazing editor. Her work with The Bookish Fox is incredible. She has a sharp editorial eye, a big heart, and a great sense of humor. I trust Mikael so much that I gave her my own book for copyediting. She did a fantastic job catching inconsistencies and grammar errors while making me laugh and feel safe.”
~ Sarah Fox, Founder & CEO of The Bookish Fox