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Fiction Editing

Have you finished your first novel? Your tenth? All stories benefit from thorough editing that preserves the voice of authors while refining their words into cohesive, structurally sound works of beauty. We offer substantive and line editing for genre fiction.
Substantive editing involves reviewing your work for plot, character, and story cohesion. Is there a believable arc? Do you have a sagging middle? How strong are the conflicts in the story, and is the characterization consistent? Do your hooks keep the reader turning the page? We will read your story and examine the strengths and weaknesses of the story. Then we will give you an editorial letter outlining our findings and offering suggestions on how to revise your story so that it is your best possible work.
Line edits are done using Microsoft track changes. Your story will be read line for line and things such as, but not limited to, sentence structure, repetition, and flow are noted. Line edits are not copy edits. They can also be subjective. We offer a free, sample line edit of two pages in order to determine if we are a good fit for your unique style.
Blue Pencil Editorial can help you refine your work in whichever way you need. Contact us today to get started on your journey towards producing a fabulous, unputdownable book for your target audience.