“Thomas Hottle was recently responsible for re-edits on a project originally released a decade ago, when it earned Book of the Year from Suspense Magazine. I anticipated a minor polishing for what had already been a highly successful novel. Instead, Thomas worked through the story with an astonishingly keen eye. He introduced several concepts which were vital in bringing the novel up to date, and caught seven key elements that had been missed both by me and my earlier line editor. I cannot recommend Thomas highly enough. His work and vision are absolutely top quality.” – Thomas Locke, author Striking Distance
Your manuscript might be “finished,” but what separates good writing from great writing is the careful polish behind it. That’s where my editing comes in.
While “copy editing” and “line editing” traditionally refer to distinct services, in practice, they often overlap — and you can’t always know in advance exactly what your project needs until you’ve read it in full. That’s why I treat them as one seamless process: I dig into your prose to catch issues small and large.
What I’ll look for (and correct):
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Overused or repetitive words
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Awkward phrasing or unnecessary embellishments
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Crutch words (you know, those sneaky fillers)
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Punctuation missteps
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Inconsistencies (names, details, tone)
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Run-on sentences or clunky structure
Style and clarity are my guiding stars. I use the Chicago Manual of Style as my baseline, but I’ll always adapt to your voice, aiming not just to correct — but to elevate.
Price: $400 ($.005/word for 80,000 words.)
All prices introductory rates