Perhaps your manuscript is at the stage where you need the help of a professional editor. At The Writers' Refuge, I offer three types of editing services in addition to proofreading:
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Developmental editing
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Line editing (in partnership with another editor)
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Copy editing (in partnership with another editor)
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Proofreading
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Are you ready to transform your story from merely good to the most impactful it can be?
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Then your manuscript is ready for Developmental Editing. Developmental editing can take your manuscript to the next level by identifying and resolving big-picture, storytelling issues. Developmental editors rely on writing craft theory to provide suggestions for improving a story, rather than relying solely on opinion. Some of the elements reviewed are genre conventions, theme, story, plot, structure, character, and point of view, to name a few. Recognizing that your manuscript is still a work in progress, developmental editors can work with you to shape and refine the story as a whole, ultimately making it the best it can be. I have trained with Alison K. Williams and Sophie Playlet.
Line editing is a sentence-by-sentence review, looking to make each sentence better. Line editing ensures that the sentences in a book or article are as effective as they can be. Line editing comes before copy editing.
Copy editing is focused on the mechanics of writing by looking for errors like missing or misused punctuation, grammar, misspelled words, consistent style, formatting, and usage of numbers and acronyms, consistency in tense usage, and page layout.
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Proofreading is the last step before sending your manuscript to an agent or editor. The reason it comes last, is that proofreading is intended to find any mistakes in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that have been missed in the previous steps.
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For more information or to book a FREE consultation about my editing and proofreading services, email:
jill@thewritersrefuge.com.
Book Proposal
Writing & Editing
Are You Ready to Shape the Story Behind the Story
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Are you ready to pitch your book but unsure how to package it for agents and publishers? I can help.
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Whether you're writing a memoir that braids the personal with the universal or a personal development book that inspires transformation, your proposal is your calling card. It's how you showcase not just your book--but your voice, your audience, and your vision.
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As a writing coach, developmental editor, and author, I now offer a dedicated **Book Proposal Writing & Editing Service**. Together, we'll clarify your book's structure, refine your positioning, and develop a compelling keynote and overview, sample material, and market context--everything agents and editors are looking for.
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Specialities
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Memoir
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Personal Growth & Transformation
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Narrative Non-Fiction​
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What You'll Walk Away With
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A polished, professional proposal that reflects your unique voice
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Editorial support on positioning, structure, and tone
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Guidance on comparative titles, platform development, and next steps
Already started your proposal? I can help you revise and elevate it.
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Just getting started? We'll build it from the ground up, one section at a time.
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Ready to pitch with confidence?
Let's get your book the attention it deserves.
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Schedule a free consult. Email me at jill@thewritersrefuge.com.
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"I had the pleasure of working with Jill as I prepared to submit proposals for my memoir. As a first-time author unfamiliar with the publishing world, having someone who could help me navigate those choppy waters was essential. From our very first review of the draft, I quickly realized how fortunate I was to have her on my team.
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"While Jill absolutely helped me produce a polished draft for prospective agents, her greatest contribution was guiding me toward a clearer perspective and a more focused, effective story. Her authentic, gentle feedback profoundly influenced both my writing and my approach to this entire process.
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"Jill is far more than a writing coach to me; she is a trusted friend and someone I will continue to work with throughout every step of this journey."
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-Chris McGhee, Author and public speaker
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