Line Editing
($0.04 per word)​
Line editing, also known as stylistic editing, focuses on word choice, syntax, pacing, and grammar to capture the reader's imagination, bring emotional depth to the page, and weave an unbreakable spell of immersion.
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Word choice is the use of precise and effective language.
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Syntax is the arrangement of words in a sentence.
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Pacing is the sentence-by-sentence rhythm of storytelling.
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Grammar is the system of rules governing language.​​
Are you ready for line editing?
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Have you undergone developmental editing? At least one round, sometimes more, to ensure that the structure of your novel is solid.
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Is the architecture of your story as strong as it could be? Line editing focuses more on the prose than it does storytelling principles.
How Little Guy performs a line edit
All line editing is conducted through Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature.
Once an author receives their edited manuscript, they can approve or ignore each edit with one click. It's your novel, so you control what goes in and what stays out.
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Editorial standardization helps us do our jobs, stylebooks are not gospel. By default, we edit in American English and consult the following industry standards as primary references:
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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (for spelling)
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The Chicago Manual of Style (for everything else)
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Garner's Modern English Usage (for everything else else)
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If an author would rather employ a style that departs from these standards, they should talk to their editor about the creation of a personal style guide at no extra cost.
Ready to submit your manuscript for a free sample edit?
Click on Little Guy!
