Tier 1: Nestling - Essential Line Edit

For manuscripts up to 100 pages or 25,000 words

Line Editing

• Correction of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence clarity

• Smoothing awkward phrasing for better flow and readability

• Ensures consistency in formatting, verb tenses, and capitalization

Light Content Suggestions

• Notes on minor inconsistencies in plot, character behavior, or timeline

• Flags for tone or voice issues that don’t match your intended style or genre

• Brief feedback on pacing and narrative clarity (without deep developmental edits)

One Round of Tracked Edits

• Edits are done with Microsoft Word’s Track Changes feature so you can see every change

• Margin comments used to explain more complex edits or give improvement suggestions

Feedback Summary

• A 1-page editor’s letter summarizing overall strengths, common issues, and next steps

• Tips for revision and potential areas for deeper work in future drafts