Professional Editing for Self-Published Authors
Helping you polish your manuscript with care, clarity, and expert insight. Make your story stand out for the right reasons.
Copy Editing
Ideal if your manuscript is mostly complete but needs polishing. I’ll check grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency.
Line Editing
A more detailed edit that improves sentence structure, word choice, and overall clarity. I’ll focus on making your writing engaging and precise.
Proofreading
The final step before publication, focusing on catching typos, punctuation errors, and formatting issues.
Free 1,000 word sample edit before you commit!
Behind the Full Stop
Hi, I’m Chloe—editor, word nerd, and your go-to publishing sidekick! I live in a cosy West Midlands bungalow where tea is always brewing and poetry often fills the pages. When I’m not writing, I’m helping self-published authors take the stress out of editing and book marketing—so they can focus on what they do best: telling their stories.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by commas, unsure how to promote your book, or just need someone to help bring your manuscript to life, I'm here to help. With a background in publishing and content strategy, I’ll make sure your book is polished, professional, and ready to reach the readers it deserves.
Services
Copy Edit
Get your writing into shape without losing your voice.
Copy editing focuses on improving grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, clarity and consistency. I will make sure your work reads smoothly and professionally. Think of it as the tidy-up before the final polish.
Best for: Authors, bloggers and business owners looking for a clean, error-free draft that's still unmistakably you.
Line Edit
Bring out the best in every sentence.
Line editing goes deeper than copy editing. I'll help refine your voice, improve sentence structure and tighten up wordy or awkward phrasing, while making sure your message stays strong.
Best for: Writers who want their work to be more engaging, impactful and memorable on a sentence level.
Proofread
The final once-over before publishing.
Proofreading is the last step before you print. I'll catch any lingering typos, punctuation slips or formatting issues so your work is polished and professional.
Best for: Final drafts. Work that has gone through a thorough edit and needs a final sharp-eyes quality check.
Marketing Services
Be seen. Be heard. Be read.
In addition to editing, I offer tailored support for authors navigating the self-publishing journey. This includes marketing services such as writing compelling book blurbs, author bios, newsletters, and social media content.
With a strong understanding of the commercial side of publishing, I can also advise on launch strategies, branding, and book positioning. If you need help beyond editing, feel free to get in touch for a personalised quote.
Please note: I only offer line editing and proofreading after a manuscript has had a full copy edit from me or another editor.
Contact
Unsure what to write? For most projects I need to know the approximate word count, the genre, which editing service you require, and details of any deadlines you're working towards. I will aim to respond to your query within 2 business days.
Please note: I only offer line editing and proofreading after a manuscript has had a full copy edit from me or another editor.
15% off when you book your two or more services!
Luana Fowler
“Chloe was adept at picking up both the technical and creative ambitions of the work and offered suggestions with clear explanations that were helpful and informative.”
Anonymous
“Chloe was a pleasure to work with and applied herself to the task in a friendly, approachable way.”
FAQs
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Yes! I offer a free edit of the first 1,000 words so you can see my editing style and decide if it’s the right fit for your project.
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Turnaround time depends on the word count and type of service. If you have a deadline in mind, please let me know, and I’ll do my best to accommodate.
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Yes! You can combine services, such as copyediting followed by a line edit, to ensure your manuscript is thoroughly polished. I offer 15% off when booking multiple services at once.
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I primarily work with new, self-published authors looking to find their voice and refine their manuscripts.
I’m passionate about helping new writers develop their craft and produce professional-quality work.
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I currently use Track Changes in Google Docs, this means you can see the changes made, and accept or reject them. You can also see any comments made and reply in the document.
You will also receive a clean version of the manuscript with changes made for easy reading.
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Yes! I can help with blurb writing, social media content, and marketing strategies tailored to your book and future readers. Let me know your goals, and we can discuss what works for you.
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Yes, I can provide guidance on formatting, uploading, and basic metadata to get your book published on Amazon KDP. Please get in touch for a consultation for this service.
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Your satisfaction is important! I offer one round of minor revisions free of charge if you feel that the initial edit did not meet the brief. Major changes or re-edits may incur an additional fee.