Kimberly J. Miller, MTH, LMFT, co-author of Boundaries for Your Soul
"Mikaela was an excellent editing partner . . . She understood my message and edited beautifully without losing my voice. I was so grateful to have her on my team!"
I have a 100% deadline manuscript return rate--meaning every single one of my clients has received their manuscript by our agreed upon date.
NEED IT DELIVERED ON YOUR DEADLINE?
All edits are made according to the same style guides and dictionaries used by the big traditional publishers. It'll be so polished, people would think you worked with a big publishing company!
want a professional product?
Good editing empowers writers, not tears them down. I strive to ensure that your voice is kept while clarifying your message. Still hesitant? I get it! That's why I offer free sample edits to all prospective clients to make sure we're a good fit.
NERVOUS TO LOSE YOUR VOICE?
Editing allows you to publish a smart, impactful book.
Formatting, cover design, and uploading to Amazon also available!
You'll get a fresh copy within our agreed timeframe
Corrections are made through Track Changes in Word
You'll send me your manuscript in Word
We start with a free sample edit to make sure we're a good fit
Here's what you'll get
THE PROCESS
BECKY LEACH, AUTHOR OF PIVOT
"Mikaela made my first experience with an editor easy and painless. She was kind, gracious, and thorough. I highly recommend her as an editor and am looking forward to using her services again. She was an excellent cheerleader and helped my story come alive by challenging me to arrange my chapters differently. If you feel stuck in your writing, Mikaela can help move the ball forward with you!"
SANDY COOPER, author of Mom, you're amazing! and host of writing off social
With my first two self-published books, I asked friends to catch my typos and grammar errors. They were "free" but they were not professional editors, so unfortunately they did not catch all my mistakes. This meant that the early buyers of those books now own copies with multiple errors. This is very embarrassing. This also meant that I needed to submit several revisions of my first two books to the publisher before we got it right. In fact I have a whole box of author copies in my closet that contain errors--I don't even want to give those away for free! I may have saved some money by asking friends, but I paid for it in wasted time and wasted author copies. So, for me, hiring Mikaela gave me peace of mind and confidence that my book would be error-free and that I'd be releasing a professional product--the first time!
A professional edit
the first time
Want to get to know me more before handing over your manuscript? Smart.
I'm an editor with 10 years of experience, helping sharpen hundreds of Bible Studies, articles, and books. I've worked with a Texas State Representative's wife, an award-winning indie writer, and hundreds of ambitious, talented writers.
I'm also a certified writing coach and writer, meaning I deeply understand the writing process and the vulnerable experience of handing over your work.
Hey, I'm Mikaela
HOLD ON, WHO ARE YOU AGAIN?
We start off with a sample edit of 1000 words to make sure you are comfortable with my edits. If you like what you see, you’ll email me your manuscript and I’ll make changes in Microsoft Word with Track Changes. Your manuscript will be edited but YOU have full control over what ultimately gets changed. Once your manuscript is returned, you will accept or reject changes.
What does the process look like?
Frequently Asked Questions
No fear! You’ll receive an easy to follow video on how to use them and make this the easiest process ever.
I don’t know how to work Track Changes.
Oh, I LOVE that you’re inviting people into your work! That’s not easy. But editing is more than just knowing proper grammar. Editors are trained to adhere to style standards and how to tighten sentences beyond simple grammar rules. (Regardless, do you know how demanding a teacher’s schedule is?! A professional editor can give you all of her professional time to read it thoroughly.)
My friend is an English teacher, so I don’t need an editor.
Excellent editing requires careful combing and correcting, so please expect about 3 weeks per 25k words for line editing; 2 weeks per 25k words for copy editing. My calendar gets full quickly so please book as quickly in advance as you can!
How long will it take?
Absolutely! In fact, one of my clients told me she was so thrilled with her sample edit still sounding like her that she booked right away. My goal is to get your message across and retaining your voice is critical to that. To make sure you feel confident your voice stays, you receive a free sample edit before committing.
