Open Book Editing

Copyediting and proofreading for thriller and Christian fiction authors who want clean, polished manuscripts readers can fully immerse themselves in.

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Clear Writing Keeps Readers Engaged

Small mistakes pull readers out of a story. Repeated words, awkward phrasing, punctuation issues, and inconsistencies can distract from the experience you worked hard to create.

I help thriller and Christian fiction authors polish manuscripts through careful copyediting and proofreading so the final book feels clean, professional, and easy to read.

My approach is detail-focused, organized, and dependable. I pay attention to consistency, readability, and the small issues that can affect pacing and immersion.

Services

Copyediting

Detailed editing focused on grammar, punctuation, sentence clarity, dialogue formatting, consistency, repeated words, and overall readability.

  • Grammar and punctuation corrections
  • Sentence flow improvements
  • Consistency checks
  • Dialogue cleanup
  • Tense and POV consistency

Proofreading

A final polish before publishing to catch typos, missing words, punctuation mistakes, formatting issues, and small errors that may have been missed earlier.

  • Final typo review
  • Spelling corrections
  • Punctuation cleanup
  • Formatting review
  • Last-pass manuscript polish

Sample Edit

Not sure if we are a good fit? Send a short sample chapter and receive a sample edit before committing to a full project.

  • See editing style firsthand
  • Understand recommendations clearly
  • Review communication and workflow
  • Get a custom quote

Genres I Focus On

Thriller Fiction

Fast pacing, tension, suspense, clean dialogue, and consistency matter in thriller writing. I help polish manuscripts so readers stay immersed from chapter to chapter.


Christian Fiction

Christian fiction readers value clarity, emotional connection, professionalism, and thoughtful storytelling. Careful editing helps strengthen readability while preserving your voice and message.

Pricing

Every manuscript is different. Rates depend on word count, manuscript condition, turnaround time, and the level of editing needed.

Copyediting

Starting at $0.01 per word.

Best for authors who need help with grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency, dialogue formatting, and readability.

Proofreading

Starting at $0.005 per word.

Best for authors who need a final review before publishing to catch typos, punctuation issues, missing words, and small formatting mistakes.

Custom Quote

Send a sample chapter and your total word count for a custom quote.

This helps make sure the service matches what your manuscript actually needs.

Sample Edit

Before

Sarah walked slowly down the hallway and she could hear footsteps behind her. She turned around quickly but there wasnt anybody there at all.

After

Sarah walked slowly down the hallway. Footsteps echoed behind her. She turned quickly, but there wasn't anyone there.

Let's Talk About Your Manuscript

Whether you need copyediting, proofreading, or a sample edit, I would be glad to learn more about your project.

Contact Open Book Editing

Email: michaelsmith@openbookediting.com

Website: openbookediting.com

Response time: Typically within 24–48 hours