COPY EDITING

Even the strongest writers miss things after living with a manuscript for months—or years. Familiar sentences blur together, and small slips in grammar, word choice, or flow start to hide in plain sight. (And readers notice.)

Copy editing (also known as line editing) bridges the gap between drafting and polishing. It focuses on clarity, consistency, and flow. Essentially, copy editing helps your manuscript read smoothly without losing its unique voice. Think of it as tidying the rooms of your story so readers can move through with ease and delight.

What we’ll do

Mayfair Storyhouse will look closely at your manuscript’s big-picture elements, going line by line to examine the following:

• Grammar & mechanics — correcting errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax

• Clarity & readability — smoothing awkward phrasing or confusing passages

• Consistency — making sure that your tone, tense, and style align throughout

• Word choice — catching repetition or overly complex (or bland) wording

What you’ll receive:

When you book this editing service with Mayfair Storyhouse, you’ll receive:

• A fully marked-up manuscript in Word, with all edits tracked for your review

• Margin notes that highlight strengths and gently flag opportunities for improvement

• A clean copy (optional) with all edits accepted, so you can read your book as if it were already polished

Copy editing with Mayfair Storyhouse is for writers who want their manuscript to feel polished and professional without losing the warmth, spark, or individuality that makes it yours.