Who i am and what i offer

I have worked as an editor for a variety of publications and as a collaborative writer on book proposals/book projects. I’m also a writer, with a novel forthcoming in August 2025. I do private editing for fiction and nonfiction books.

I’ve worked with short story collections, novels, memoirs, research/memoir-based topics, and more. If you have a completed project that requires developmental edits, line edits, or both, I can offer my services. If you have a shorter work (not a book project) that you need editing for, you can reach out to see if I am the right fit for the project.

The types of edits I offer are detailed more below.

Developmental edits

Developmental edits focus on the big picture. I’ll take a look at things like dialogue, character development, tone or style, pacing, setting, scene, structure, and more. This type of editing won’t address things like sentence structure and grammar, but rather, I will focus on wider story elements. My critiques will be based on both artistic and practical standpoints, keeping the industry and audience in mind.

You will receive edits from me in the margin of the manuscript, as well as an edit letter outlining what’s working and what you still need to work on. After receiving the edit letter, you’ll have the option to meet one-on-one by phone of video call (Zoom or Google Meet) for up to one hour.

For book-length projects, rates begin at $1,500, depending on word count.

Line edits

Line edits focus on sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. I will look at your project line-by-line to focus on clarity and precision, tightening up sentence structure so that the language is sharp and clear, looking at word choice and tone. I will also copy edit/proofread your manuscript.

For book-length projects, rates begin at $1,000, depending on word count.

terms of service

Manuscript evaluations can be reserved with a 50% deposit, with the balance due upon delivery of written feedback. For all other services, payment is due in full upfront. Deposits are non-refundable once materials have been submitted for review.

An edit includes one round of feedback only.

To request editing services, please email deena (dot) elgenaidi (at) gmail.com or fill out the form below.