Editing & Proofreading Services

Polish your manuscript with clarity, consistency, and confidence. I am honest, thoughtful, and constructive in my feedback. My goal is not to tear down your work, but to help it reach its fullest potential. I take pride in guiding authors through the revision process, offering clear, actionable insights to make your story the best it can be. While tools like ChatGPT and Grammarly can help polish grammar and readability, they can’t provide the nuanced insight, emotional intelligence, or understanding of authenticity that a human editor brings to a story. I focus on giving personalized, experienced guidance to make your manuscript shine while honouring your unique voice. Plus, I just really enjoy the editing process.

As I work with your manuscript, I also consider sensitivity, offering guidance to help your characters’ words, actions, and reactions feel authentic and resonate with readers who share similar experiences. You are free to accept or decline any of my suggestions, and I fully respect your creative decisions. 

What I Offer

I provide comprehensive editorial services for authors, refining your manuscript with care while preserving your unique voice.

  • Grammar, spelling, and punctuation corrections

  • Consistency, continuity, and structural checks

  • Line-level clarity, style, and pacing improvements

  • Tense, tone, and formatting adjustments

  • Detailed feedback on recurring issues, plot, and character flow

Rate: C$ 0.0042 per word (≈ US $0.003 per word)

Pricing Guide & Payment Policy

Pricing based on manuscript length: shown in Canadian dollars first (I reside in Canada), followed by USD.

50,000‑Word Novel
Price: ≈ C$ 210 (US $150)
Turnaround: ~ 4 days

75,000‑Word Novel
Price: ≈ C$ 315 (US $225)
Turnaround: ~ 5–7 days

100,000‑Word Novel
Price: ≈ C$ 420 (US $300)
Turnaround: ~ 7–10 days

For manuscripts over 100k words: add ≈ C$ 14 (US $3) per additional 1,000 words.
(Or request a quote — I’ll calculate the exact price based on final word count.)

Payment Policy
To get started on your manuscript, I ask for 50% of the fee upfront, with the remaining 50% due once you’ve received and reviewed your edited manuscript. This ensures we’re both committed and allows me to focus fully on making your story shine. If you have any questions about payment or timelines, I’m happy to discuss them; my goal is a smooth, transparent process that works for both of us.

Authors I’ve Worked With

I’ve had the pleasure of proofreading and providing editorial support for a variety of independent and traditionally published authors, including:

  • J.P. Jackson

  • Brian B. Ewing

  • Eric David Roman

  • Christian Baines

  • C.D. Rachels

These collaborations span fantasy, horror, thriller, gay and MM romance, LGBTQ+ fiction, and character-focused narratives. I bring the same care and attention to every project, to the best of my ability, no matter the genre or scope.

How It Works

1. Send your manuscript

Accepted formats: .docx, .pdf, Google Docs

2. Try a free sample edit

I’ll proofread 1–2 pages at no cost so you can see my editing style and approach.

3. Approve your quote

Once we confirm word count and timeline, I’ll begin work on your manuscript.

4. Receive your edited manuscript

You’ll get:

  • A version with tracked changes showing all edits and suggestions

  • An optional summary of recurring issues

  • If requested, a clean, polished version will be delivered once the project is complete and payment is received

Ready to Book?

Do you have questions or want to get started?
Email me at: ryanlawrenceauthor@gmail.com