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Line editing focuses on the entire work word by word, sentence by sentence, to make sure the language is serving the story as a whole. This is the moment to look for wordiness, wobbly syntax, repetitions, and word choices that aren\u2019t serving the story. A final, in-depth line-editing pass makes sense only when all the \u201cbig picture\u201d revisions are complete, so this is a service I reserve for returning clients whose work we\u2019re both confident is ready for this step \u2014 however,<\/em> <\/strong>line editing is a skill that also helps spark a writer’s imagination and develop the story and characters. For that reason, I also offer line editing for shorter excerpts earlier in the writing process, to coach writers as they develop their skills and their unique voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: While line editing, I am not<\/em> trying to impose my personal voice or style on your work. Instead, I\u2019m making edits to enhance what you\u2019ve already created, making your own writing style and narrative voice as compelling as it can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n