At Penned By You, every member of our team offers professional editorial and proofreading services tailored to meet the needs of today’s writers. Whether you’re polishing a manuscript for submission, preparing for publication, or refining your final draft, our editors are here to help you elevate your work with precision and care.
Comprehensive Editing Expertise
Our staff is experienced across all five key types of editing found in the publishing process:
- Editorial Assessment – A broad evaluation of your manuscript’s strengths, weaknesses, and market potential.
- Developmental Editing – In-depth feedback on content, structure, character arcs, and pacing.
- Copy Editing – Correction of grammar, syntax, and consistency issues.
- Proofreading – Final review for spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors.
- Fact-Checking – Ensuring accuracy in dates, names, locations, and other factual elements.
Our Editors
With over 30 years of editorial experience, Christine Guidry Law has led teams at local, regional, and national publications. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Blue Ridge Magazine and The Bulge Bugle, where she oversees historical features, veteran profiles, and longform editorial content. Christine specializes in developmental editing and line editing for:
- Nonfiction (all categories)
- Historical Fiction
- Historical Romance
- Christian Fiction & Christian Romance
- Picture Book/Middle Grade/Young Adult Nonfiction
- Academic and Commercial Texts
Christine brings a sharp editorial eye and a deep understanding of story structure, tone, and voice—particularly in historically grounded and mission-driven writing.
Kathleen S. Zoll is a highly skilled copy editor and fact-checker with years of experience as an editorial assistant across multiple publishing platforms. Her strength lies in line editing, where she ensures clarity, consistency, and rhythm in every sentence. She offers editing services in:
- Fantasy
- Commercial Fiction
- Mystery
- Romance
- Science Fiction
- Speculative Fiction
- PB/Middle Grade/Young Adult Fiction & Fantasy
Kathleen’s keen attention to detail and intuitive sense of pacing make her an excellent choice for authors seeking polish and precision in both genre and literary works.
Pricing Overview
Our editorial services are priced based on the type of editing required, manuscript length, complexity, and turnaround needs. Below are typical ranges to help you plan:
- Developmental Editing:
$0.03–$0.08 per word or $30–$100 per hour
(Includes in-depth feedback on structure, pacing, and content) - Line Editing:
$0.02–$0.05 per word or $25–$75 per hour
(Focused on sentence-level refinement, clarity, and tone) - Copy Editing:
$0.015–$0.04 per word or $25–$60 per hour
(Grammar, syntax, style consistency, word usage) - Proofreading:
$0.01–$0.03 per word or $20–$45 per hour
(Final spelling, punctuation, formatting review) - Fact-Checking:
Quoted per project
(Based on the volume and depth of content to be verified)
📬 Note: Our average editorial rate is $50 per hour or $0.06 per word. We encourage you to reach out directly to the editor whose specialties align with your project. Each quote is personalized based on your manuscript’s needs and your publishing goals.
Pricing may vary based on the following:
- Editor’s experience
- Manuscript length and complexity
- Turnaround time
- Depth of editorial support required
Let us help you take your writing to the next level—professionally, thoughtfully, and with care.
Ready to get started? Contact us today to discuss how we can support your publishing journey.
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