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Services — Editing that feels like your own writing, only clearer.

Quiet, meticulous edits from a single editor. Choose the right level of care: proofreading, line editing, or a deep structural pass.

Starting rates shown; final quotes provided after submission. Typical reply: 24–48 hrs weekdays.

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Proofreading

Starting at $0.02 / word

Grammar, punctuation, and surface errors.

Treated like a last read before mailing.

Book Proofreading
Includes one revision round.

Line Editing

Starting at $0.05 / word

Sentence flow, tone, phrasing, and readability while keeping the author’s voice.

Treated like a careful sentence-by-sentence read.

Book Line Editing
Includes one revision round.

Deep Edit

Starting at $0.08 / word

Structure, transitions, logic, and big-picture clarity and flow.

Treated like a structural read of the manuscript.

Book Deep Edit
Includes one revision round.

What we do, in plain sight

Proofreading — Starting at $0.02 / word

  • Spelling, punctuation, typographical fixes
  • Consistent style and formatting suggestions
  • Clean final check before submission or print

Line Editing — Starting at $0.05 / word

  • Sentence flow, phrasing, clarity
  • Preserve your voice while improving readability
  • Targeted suggestions for sentence-level revision

Deep Edit — Starting at $0.08 / word

  • Structure, transitions, pacing, and argument flow
  • Reorganization suggestions and high-level notes
  • Detailed editorial letter outlining next steps
Proofreading
What’s changed: Spelling, punctuation, surface errors.
Line Editing
What’s changed: Sentence flow, phrasing, tone.
Deep Edit
What’s changed: Structure, transitions, pacing.
Tone & flow
Minimal changes vs. stronger sentence-level voice work.
Tone & flow
Focus on cadence, clarity, and authorial voice.
Tone & flow
May include rewritten passages for clarity and structure.
Included revision
One revision round included.
Included revision
One revision round included.
Included revision
One revision round included.
Starting rate
$0.02 / word
Starting rate
$0.05 / word
Starting rate
$0.08 / word
Still unsure? Email Robert for a quick consult.

How it works

1

Submit your file

Book an Edit form. Accepts Word, PDF, Google Doc links. Add preferences in the form.

2

Get a quote & turnaround

Typical reply: 24–48 hrs on weekdays. Weekends/high-volume: up to 72 hrs.

3

One included revision

Request changes and receive a final polish. Organized email-based handoff.

What’s the difference between edits?

Proofreading fixes surface errors; Line Editing improves sentence-level flow and phrasing; Deep Edit addresses structure, transitions, and big-picture clarity.

How do I submit my document?

Use the Book an Edit form to upload files or share Google Doc links and leave brief instructions. Final quotes are provided after review.

How long will my edit take?

Typical reply: 24–48 hours Monday–Friday. Weekends/high-volume: up to 72 hours.

Still have questions?

Read the full FAQ or email quietquillediting@gmail.com.

Ready to send it?

Book an Edit
Typical reply: 24–48 hrs Mon–Fri; up to 72 hrs weekends/high-volume