Focus 1
Genre-matched editor pairing
Developmental, line, copy, and proof editing by genre-matched editors.
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Produce · The Studio
The unglamorous work that decides whether reviews call your book 'gripping' or 'rough'.
Most one-star reviews don't attack the story — they attack the craft. Typos, head-hopping, pacing dips, repeated phrases. We match you with an editor who actually reads your genre and run your manuscript through the level of editing it needs: developmental for structure, line for voice, copy for grammar, proof for the final pass. Track changes, editorial letter, and clean second pass included.
Genre-matched editor + editorial letter in 2–4 weeks.
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Edit levels
2–4w
Turnaround
2x
Passes included
Built for Book Editing (Dev, Line, Copy, Proof)
This page is about what Book Editing (Dev, Line, Copy, Proof) changes for your book.
A manuscript that earns reviews about the story, not about the typos.
What changes after this service
A manuscript that earns reviews about the story, not about the typos.
Focus 2
Choose your level (dev / line / copy / proof)
Developmental, line, copy, and proof editing by genre-matched editors.
Focus 3
Track changes + inline comments
Developmental, line, copy, and proof editing by genre-matched editors.
Produce · Book Editing (Dev, Line, Copy, Proof)
Delivery roadmap
How we deliver Book Editing (Dev, Line, Copy, Proof).
01
Pairing + sample
We match you with an editor in your genre and deliver a 2,000-word sample edit so you can feel the touch before committing.
02
Full edit
Manuscript edited with tracked changes, inline comments, and an editorial letter.
03
Revision pass
You revise; we run a clean second pass plus a 30-min call to talk through anything.
Core scope
What is included in Book Editing (Dev, Line, Copy, Proof).
Genre-matched editor pairing
Choose your level (dev / line / copy / proof)
Track changes + inline comments
Editorial letter with priorities
Clean second pass after revisions
- Sample edit (first 2,000 words) before we lock the engagement
- Full manuscript edit with tracked changes + margin comments
- Editorial letter: top 5 priorities, recurring patterns, strengths
- Style sheet (character names, world rules, hyphenation choices)
- Clean second pass after you accept/reject changes
- 30-min revision call with your editor
Assigned team
The specialists we put on Book Editing (Dev, Line, Copy, Proof).
Each service is handled by people who specialise in that part of the author growth stack — not a generic catch-all team.
Ben McLeod
Publishing & Ads Director
Olivia K. Hayes
ARC Community Manager
48-hour response
Every message answered within 2 business days. No ghosting, ever.
Milestone-based
Payments tied to deliverables. You always know what you're paying for.
Transparent contracts
Plain-English scope. No hidden retainers, no surprise add-ons.
Money-back on missed milestones
If we miss a milestone we agreed to, you get that milestone refunded.
Frequently asked
Questions authors ask about Book Editing (Dev, Line, Copy, Proof).
How do I know which level I need?+
The sample edit + a short call. We'll tell you honestly — sometimes you need dev, sometimes you just need a proofread.
Do you edit non-fiction?+
Yes. Memoir, business, self-help, and academic non-fiction all have matched editors.
Ready to book Book Editing (Dev, Line, Copy, Proof)?
Tell us about your project and we will reply with a scope, timeline, and next step for this exact service.
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