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Book Editing

You’ve done the hard work of getting your ideas on paper. Now it’s time to shape them into a book readers can’t put down and professionals will take seriously.

A woman, Dawn Josephson, smiling at a desk with a Dell laptop and a tall stack of books. There is a colorful abstract painting on the wall behind her and a green plant on the right side.

I offer a full range of editing services, from big-picture feedback to sentence-level polish. Whether you need a comprehensive edit or a detailed critique of your draft, I’ll help you elevate your book and make sure your message is clear, engaging, and credible.

What You’ll Get:

  • Expert feedback to strengthen structure, tone, and flow

  • Sentence-level editing that keeps your voice but sharpens the delivery

  • Optional final proofreading to catch last-minute errors before publication

  • Clear, direct comments—not cryptic markup or vague suggestions

  • Guidance on what to fix and why it matters

This is for you if:

  • You’ve finished a draft and know it needs work

  • You’ve received feedback but aren’t sure how to apply it

  • You want your book to sound polished, professional, and intentional

  • You care about quality and don’t want to look self-published

Depending on what stage you’re in, you can choose from two editing options:

Full-Service Manuscript Editing

A comprehensive, start-to-finish edit to elevate your entire manuscript.
This option includes developmental notes, line editing, and copyediting—all tailored to your genre, goals, and audience. You’ll receive an edited manuscript with in-line suggestions and margin comments, plus a short editorial memo to guide your final revisions.

This is ideal if you:

  • Want a professional-level book with a consistent voice and clean polish

  • Know your structure is close, but your execution needs work

  • Don’t want to waste time guessing how to fix things on your own

Investment: Based on word count and complexity

Developmental Manuscript Review

Big-picture feedback without in-line edits.
This is a detailed editorial assessment of your draft. I’ll read your entire manuscript and provide a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of what’s working, what’s unclear, and what needs to be revised. You’ll get honest, actionable insights and a clear roadmap for revision.

This is ideal if you:

  • Want structural and content feedback but plan to make your own edits

  • Need a professional “eye” on your manuscript before investing in a full edit

  • Are early in the revision process and looking for guidance

You’ll walk away with a clearer sense of what’s strong, what’s not, and exactly how to improve it.

Investment: Based on word count and complexity

Not sure where to start? Schedule a free consultation with me.

Not sure where to start? Why not hop on a free introductory call with me? Come with a few pressing questions and I’ll give you my honest feedback and guidance. I love talking with new people and seeing if we’re a fit to work together.