I will provide comprehensive manuscript editing for your novel

United States

I speak English

Detail driven editor for stories that feel real from the inside out

I'm Natasha, the editor behind Ink Stained Edits. I have worked with authors across the romance genre, from dark romance to LGBTQ fiction and everything in between. With a background in psychology and...
About this Gig

I'll give your manuscript the attention it deserves sentence by sentence, scene by scene.

Manuscript editing is where your writing goes from functional to polished. I work through your manuscript carefully, addressing how your prose reads, how your dialogue lands, and how well your story moves. Every manuscript is different, so I tailor my focus to what yours actually needs rather than running a generic checklist over it.


My editing focuses especially on:

  • Prose clarity and flow - sentences that read naturally and land the way you intend
  • Dialogue - conversation that sounds lived-in, character-specific, and real
  • Pacing - where your scenes breathe and where they drag
  • Consistency - in voice, tone, and detail throughout
  • Character authenticity - whether your characters' choices and reactions hold up internally


What you'll receive: Your manuscript returned with tracked changes and inline comments, plus an editorial letter summarizing key patterns, priorities, and strengths.


No content restrictions. Dark themes, explicit content, LGBTQ+ fiction, morally complex characters all welcome.


For manuscripts over 100,000 words, please message me before ordering for a custom quote.

Language:

English

Genre:

Action

Adventure

Horror/ thriller

Literary fiction

Mystery

Audience :

General readers

Teen / young adult

Adult

Delivery style preference

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