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Editing Services

With years of professional publishing experience—including roles at Kensington Publishing, Annie’s Publishing, and Acorn Publishing—I offer freelance editorial services tailored to authors ready to polish their manuscripts for publication. I specialize in fiction editing across multiple genres, including romance, women’s fiction, suspense, and cozy mysteries.

As both a published author and professional editor, I understand the creative process from both sides of the page. My mission is to elevate your work while preserving your voice and vision.

I believe in collaborative editing that respects the author’s voice. I provide detailed editorial notes and tracked changes, and I’m always happy to answer follow-up questions. My goal is to help you polish your work without losing what makes it yours.

What to expect:

  • Sample edit for developmental or line editing
  • Transparent quote and timeline
  • Signed agreement and deposit
  • In-depth editorial feedback with tracked changes
  • One round of follow-up Q&A included

I’m known for being timely, thorough, and encouraging while offering honest, constructive feedback.

Developmental Editing

Big-picture structural edit including pacing, plot arcs, character development, and emotional resonance. 

  • An editorial letter (4–10 pages)

  • In-line comments for clarity, logic, and narrative flow
    Best for early or mid-stage manuscripts.

  • Rate: $30 per 1000 words
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Line Editing

Focused sentence-level editing for voice, rhythm, and clarity. 

  • Tracked changes in Microsoft Word

  • Margin comments to explain suggestions
    Ideal for manuscripts nearing final form.

  • Rate: $0.035 per word
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Proofreading

Final grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting check according to:

  • The Chicago Manual of Style

  • Merriam-Webster Dictionary
    Perfect as the final step before publication.

  • Adherence to house style if provided.
  • Rate: .02 per word

Experience

Acorn Publishing | Contract Editor (2023–Present)
Developmental and copy editing for fiction titles in collaboration with the publisher and authors.

Annie’s Publishing | Fiction Editor (2017–2018, 2021–2023)
Oversaw books from outline to print, including developmental editing, cover concept approvals, and proof reviews.

Kensington Publishing / Lyrical Press | Editor (2014–2017)
Acquisitions, development, and production editor for a variety of fiction titles.

BookFuel | Project Manager (2015–2017)
Guided authors through editing, layout, and distribution.

Nerdy Kat Media LLC | Owner/Editor (2013–Present)
Independent editorial and author coaching services under my own brand.

Skills & Tools

  • Microsoft Word (Track Changes and professional formatting)

  • Chicago Manual of Style expertise

  • Merriam-Webster dictionary standard

  • Experience with genre-specific tropes and reader expectations

  • Author coaching, blurb assistance, and pre-pub strategy (on request)

  • Adobe Acrobat

Editor Portfolio

With experience editing over 200 titles across multiple genres, I specialize in developmental and line editing for fiction, as well as final proofreading for publication-ready manuscripts. Here is a representative sample of the projects I’ve worked on:

Fiction – Developmental & Line Editing

  • Chasing Shadows by A.C. Adams – Suspense

  • The Seer by Raquel Y. Leitt – Women’s Fiction

  • Green Haven Mystery Series by Vivian Law – Cozy Mystery

  • Soldiers of Gaia by Lacey Jones – Urban Fantasy

  • Gold Rush Bride by Shirley Kennedy – Historical Romance

  • A Ring for Rosie by Maggie Wells – Contemporary Romance

  • Black Swan Series by Kalyn Cooper – Military Romance

  • The Afótama Legacy Series by Holley Trent – Paranormal Romance

  • Sand Castle Cove Series by Various Authors – Sweet Romance

  • Annie’s Attic Mysteries by Various Authors – Cozy Mystery

Fiction – Proofreading

  • Scone Cold Killer by Lena Gregory – Cozy Mystery

  • Cusp of Night by Mae Clair – Suspense

  • Grit & Grace by Deborah Rudell – Memoir

  • Got Style by Helen Hardt – Nonfiction

  • Hearts of Amish Country Series by Various Authors – Sweet Romance

Testimonials

Marci has been my developmental editor for many years, making my books the highest quality possible, all while improving my skills as a writer. As she corrects, she explains why the changes are necessary. Marci has the education and experience as a professional editor to handle every manuscript from a novella through a 130,000-word novel. I know because she has edited mine, and she is worth every dime. – KaLyn Cooper, Black Swan Series 

Marci’s edits were invaluable. – Caila Klaiss, Kennedy Sloane Gets Scooped

Marci listened to what I wanted to convey. – JoAnne Keltner, Goth Girl, Virgin Queen

Ready to work together? Let’s talk.

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