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Bring your story to life

At Pages and Plots Editing Services, we're passionate about helping authors bring their stories to life with personalised editorial support.
Whether you need a straightforward proofread or a full developmental editing package—including in-depth manuscript analysis and a detailed series compendium—we tailor our services to meet your unique needs and creative vision.
At Pages and Plots Editing Services, we proudly collaborate with authors worldwide from our Australian base.
Thanks to the power of the internet, distance is no barrier to accessing our editing services. Whether you're in Melbourne, London, New York or anywhere in between, we provide tailored editorial support to help your manuscript shine.
At Pages and Plots Editing Services, we offer a comprehensive suite of editorial services and author support to help your manuscript reach its full potential.
Our offerings include:
All prices are in USD$. Conversion to local pricing is calculated in quotes and is valid for 30 days. Ask about our Introductory Offer!
Providing in-depth feedback on structure, character development, pacing, and overall narrative, to strengthen your story's foundation
Enhancing clarity, consistency, and flow, while correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors
Conducting a final review of your manuscript to catch any overlooked mistakes and ensure your manuscript is polished and ready for publication.
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Maintaining consistency across your narrative is crucial. Our Compendium Service offers a comprehensive catalogue of your story's key elements—characters, locations, plot lines, and more—providing a valuable reference for current and future projects.
Our Character Catalogue meticulously tracks details such as names, professions, relationships, and narrative arcs.
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A well-crafted blurb serves as a powerful marketing tool. It's often the deciding factor for readers browsing books. It's your book's "elevator pitch," offering just enough intrigue to make readers want to learn more
If you need assistance crafting a compelling blurb for your book, feel free to add this to your editing request.
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Let us handle the heavy lifting. While editing your manuscript, we'll provide you with a curated selection of engaging content designed to connect with your readers .
Ask us about a customised editorial package to suit your story.
This combination is designed to support an author through the writing journey and includes:
Discovery Call (60 Minutes)
Developmental Editing (two sessions plus chapter reports)
Coaching Call x 2 (30 minutes each)
Manuscript Compendium PDF (added to at each book in a series)
Character Analysis PDF (up to 6 characters)
Copy / Line editing
Final Proof Read (grammar/spelling only)
Blurb Options (x3)
Marketing Quotes (x6)
Pricing is customised for packages, request a quote here
This combination is designed to support an author with a complete manuscript and
includes:
Discovery Call (30 Minutes)
Developmental Editing (one session and one report)
Manuscript Compendium PDF (added to at each book in a series)
Character Analysis PDF (up to 3 characters)
Copy / Line editing
Final Proof Read (grammar/spelling only)
Blurb Options (x2)
Marketing Quotes (x4)
Pricing is customised for packages, request a quote here
Ideal for new authors who are looking for a budget friendly professional edit with some extras:
Discovery Call (30 Minutes)
Character Analysis (2 characters)
Copy / Line editing
Final Proof Read (grammar/spelling only)
Blurb Options (x2)
Marketing Quotes (x3)
Pricing is customised for packages, request a quote here
We can provide references to experienced professionals in other fields, including author PA's, Graphic Design, Cover Artists, and ready to go ARC teams. These referrals are at no cost to you, and are to enhance your author journey with endorsed professionals.
Author PA's can assist with a wide range of tasks from writing and scheduling social media to planning launches, managing email lists, and advertising your book.
These services are designed to allow authors to focus on writing, and not sweat the small stuff.
We have a few highly trusted author PA's we can recommend, just submit a query below.
A picture tells a thousand words - especially when the picture is a book cover, character art or a social media post!
We've worked with some truly talented artists who create their own work. We're happy to pass on all their details, just submit a query below.
Advance Copy Readers can be helpful in building momentum for your book release by reading and providing honest reviews.
We have worked with several ARC teams with large memberships which saved authors the time and effort of building and monitoring their own ARC teams.
We're happy to pass on all their details, just submit a query below.
Note: Referrals to businesses outside Pages and Plots Editing Services are not affiliated with or paid by Pages and Plots Editing Services.
Booking & Payment Process
After submitting a quote request, we'll schedule a consultation call to discuss your editing needs in detail. During this call, you'll have the opportunity to select the most suitable editing package for your project. Following our discussion, you'll receive a customised quote along with a unique booking link. Please note, each quote is valid for 30 days; after this period, a new quote and link will be provided.
Payment Structure
To secure your editing slot, a 20% booking fee is required upon confirmation. Once you submit your manuscript via our secure data gateway, an additional 30% payment is due. The remaining 50% balance is payable upon completion of the editing process, prior to receiving your final edit reports in a secure PDF format.
Cancellation Policy
Given that each editing project is tailored to your specific needs, cancellations within 7 days of the scheduled start date will result in the forfeiture of the initial 20% booking fee. This policy ensures fairness and reflects the commitment of time and resources allocated to your project.
Project Milestones
Each editing package includes distinct milestones and deliverables. A customised timeline will be provided with your quote, outlining key stages and expected delivery dates.
Advance Bookings
To accommodate your project planning, bookings can be made up to 12 months in advance. This flexibility allows you to align our services with your manuscript's release schedule.
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