Make Your Book the Best It Can Be

From plot holes to typos and punctuation errors, professional editing sees the flaws in your writing and helps you fix them.

Editing Is More Than Grammar

People think editing is:

What editing actually is:

Who Needs Editing?

No author is perfect. Every writer needs an editor.

How Does Editing Help Me?

Quite simply, editing improves written content.

It corrects errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, and sentence structure.
It strengthens weak writing and clarifies awkward or ambiguous sentences.
It identifies discrepancies, inconsistencies, redundancies, and other flaws for remediation.
It suggests improvements where appropriate to enhance readers' engagement and comprehension.
It establishes consistency in style (including Chicago Manual of Style or Associated Press Stylebook).
It involves limited research to support plausibility and verisimilitude to suspend readers' disbelief.

What Does Editing Cost?

The cost of editing depends primarily on document length and writing quality. Clean, well-written content requires fewer rounds of editing and revision, so it costs less to edit. Hen House Publishing’s rates align with EFA recommendations.

Testimonials

Michelle St. Hillaire, Creative Director, Haute Living San Francisco

I am pleased to offer my strongest recommendation for Karen Smith, with whom I have worked closely and consistently. Karen’s command of language, attention to detail, and respect for authorial voice are exceptional. She brings clarity, precision, and professionalism to every project, often improving not just correctness but overall readability and impact. Equally important, she is reliable, collaborative, and unfailingly

Donna Johnson, Author

I highly recommend Karen, she did a remarkable job editing my first book manuscript. I look forward to working with her in the future.

Aaron Hunnel, Author

Karen helped bring my story to life by editing my manuscript and giving me thoughtful recommendations to enhance my stories. Her attention to detail, creativity and professionalism make Karen a top notch partner for any business endeavor you seek. I highly recommend her services.

Johnny B. Dunn, Screenwriter

Words with depth, structure smooth and poetic, and a level of professionalism unmatched by other writers I have worked with, best describes my experience working with Karen. She holds such command of the English language that it has been a pleasure and relief to find someone so capable of leading me through the journey of crafting and polishing my thoughts

Cindy Draughon, Book Editor & Author

I've edited more than 60 manuscripts in the last several months, as well as prodigious amounts of documents written by senior-level executives over the course of five years. Rarely have I found someone who writes as well as Karen. Her thoughts are lucid and well-organized and, in my opinion, her skills really shine when it comes to fiction flavored with

John Guagliardo

I have had the distinct pleasure of being able to work with Karen for the past several years. During that time, she has done a wonderful job as the World Library Foundation's Monthly Newsletter's Senior Editor. Karen had created the page layouts, written articles, and edited the articles of the other four staff writers. We could not have done it

Want to Work with Me?

It’s important to find an editor who’s a good match for you and your manuscript. Let’s talk about your project and expectations.