I will developmental edit and line edit your romance novel
I will developmental edit and line edit your romance novel
About this Gig
Hi, I'm Melissa and romance is the only thing I edit. When your editor actually reads the genre, you don't have to explain why the chemistry has to earn the ending. I already know.
Developmental edit: the big-picture read on structure, pacing, character arcs, and whether the romance lands margin notes throughout plus an editorial letter you can actually use.
Line edit: the sentence-level pass for rhythm, clarity, and consistency, always in tracked changes so nothing changes without your say-so.
Not sure where to start? Try the First Three Chapters the cheapest way to see if we're a fit.
Every heat level welcome, sweet to extra spicy, and no trope makes me flinch. Your voice stays yours; I make your book the best version of itself, not mine. And I'm around after delivery when questions come up.
Message me before ordering a full manuscript for an honest quote and timeline. Tell me what you're writing. I'd love to hear about it.
Language:
English
Genre:
Fanfiction
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Mystery
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Romance
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Science fiction
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Fantasy
Audience :
General readers
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Teen / young adult
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Adult
Complexity level:
Intermediate
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Advanced
Voice:
Active
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
FAQ
How do you price a whole novel?
The package prices cover a 10,000-word block. For a complete manuscript I'll send a custom offer based on your total word count — message me the number and your subgenre and I'll quote it. Longer books cost more, but the per-word rate stays fair.
What lengths do you take?
Anything from a novella to a hefty 120k romance. Message first for anything over about 90k so I can plan the timeline properly.
What file format?
Microsoft Word (.docx), with tracked changes and margin comments.
Do you edit explicit content?
Yes — all heat levels, all tropes, all the way to extra spicy. Nothing's off the table.
Will you rewrite scenes for me?
No. I edit and advise; the writing stays yours.
Do you take AI-assisted manuscripts?
Yes. However your draft came together — written longhand, dictated, or with AI tools in the mix — what I care about is the story on the page and making it read as unmistakably yours. No judgment here, just an editor helping you get it reader-ready.

