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Discover the edits that elevate the quality of your romance novel.
Let me help you take your romance manuscript from rough draft to ready-for-the-world. Whether you’re aiming to publish on Amazon KDP, pitch to an agent, hand it off to a book designer, or prep it for another revision round, I’ll refine your story with a professional polish that makes it shine.
I offer copy editing, line editing, and developmental editing that not only elevates your writing but also supports your growth as an author. I’ll help you smooth the edges, tighten the structure, and bring your unique voice forward—because you deserve an editor who cares about your story as much as you do.
Copy Editing
Copy editing is all about polishing your manuscript so it’s clean, consistent, and error-free. I go through your work with a fine-toothed comb to catch grammar issues, punctuation mistakes, and typos.
I make sure your writing follows your style guide, typically the Chicago Manual of Style, while staying true to your voice.
I also check for clarity, consistency in spelling and capitalization, and proper word usage—because your writing deserves to shine without any distractions.
Think of copy editing as a final pass before proofreading, where we make sure everything is technically sound and professionally presented.
I will respect your style and tone while ensuring the mechanics are flawless, giving your readers a smooth and seamless reading experience.
If you’re getting ready to publish or submit your manuscript to an agent or publisher, this is the step that helps you put your best foot forward.
Line Editing
Line editing delves deeper than grammar—it focuses on the rhythm, flow, and emotional impact of your writing. I’ll help you refine your sentences for clarity, tone, and pacing, and make sure each line lands the way you intended.
This includes adjusting word choices, reworking awkward phrasing, and enhancing the natural cadence of your voice, all while keeping your personal style intact.
You can think of line editing as a collaboration to elevate your prose. You and I keep your message and heart in place, but tighten the expression so your story reads smoothly, vividly, and powerfully.
If you’re confident in your structure but want your writing to sound more polished and compelling, line editing is where the magic happens.
Developmental Editing
Developmental editing is the big-picture stage, where we look at the “bones” of your book. I focus on story structure, character development, pacing, plot holes, and how all the parts of your manuscript work together.
Whether you’re writing a romance, fantasy, or romantasy novel, I’ll help you shape your material into something cohesive, engaging, and emotionally satisfying.
This is a collaborative, feedback-rich process where I ask you the right questions and suggest solutions—not to change your story, but to help it become the strongest version of itself it can be.
If you’re in the early or middle stages of a draft, or if you’ve finished but know that it needs “something,” developmental editing will give you the clarity, confidence, and direction for your next revision that you need.
Not sure which kind of editing you need? No worries—let’s talk about where you are in your process and figure it out together. I’m here to help you polish your romance and bring your story to life.
Click below to get in touch—I can’t wait to hear about your book.
“I have appreciated working with Caroline Webster when she edited work for me. I found her work accurate and insightful. She found and corrected various spelling, grammatical, and punctuation errors in a text that I thought was already pretty clean. I like her attitude and professional work ethic. She kept deadlines and was very open to requests, questions, and comments. I can heartily recommend her, and I’ll gladly work with her on future projects.”
– Upwork Client –
Integral editing 