Publish with Confidence

I offer meticulous attention to detail for rising and established authors, helping them publish with confidence.

Lori H. Cole
Lori H. Cole
Freelance Editor

Services

  • Line Editing

    A thoughtful, line-by-line analysis to tighten sentence structure, word choice, and syntax (including awkward construction, cliches, and repeated phrases) for sharp, clear language that is consistent with the author’s tone and voice. This could include consultation with the author to clarify meaning and intent.

  • Copy Editing

    A careful, line-by-line review of mechanics, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax to improve readability and conciseness, and to maintain consistent style (Chicago Manual of Style).

  • Proofreading

    A final, laser-sharp polish of a manuscript before publication, focusing on typos, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and spacing/format.

Testimonials

"Lori is fast and thorough and has an incredible eye!  I always feel better knowing she has given my novel one final pass to catch the typos I've missed.  I highly recommend!"

Jenny Proctor
Jenny Proctor
Bestselling Author, Romantic Comedies

"Lori is such a pleasure to work with.  She is prompt and meticulous.  Her proofreading skills added the final shine to my manuscript."

Jennifer Peel
Jennifer Peel
Bestselling Author, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedies and Fantasy Romance

"Lori is wonderful to work with!  She always finds edits and typos that no one else catches."

Becky Monson
Becky Monson
Bestselling Author, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedies

Working with Lori is a pleasure! She is prompt, professional, and very easy to work with. She is fantastic at making a manuscript more succinct while still keeping the writer's voice.  She is an editor I will use again and again.

L. A. Clayton
L. A. Clayton
Acclaimed Author, Political Thrillers

Collaborative Work

Eloise and the Grump Next Door

Eloise and the Grump Next Door

Emma St. Clair & Jenny Proctor

How to Kiss Your Enemy

How to Kiss Your Enemy

Jenny Proctor

Love Songs Suck

Love Songs Suck

Becky Monson

Merritt and Her Childhood Crush

Merritt and Her Childhood Crush

Emma St. Clair & Jenny Proctor

The Accidental Text

The Accidental Text

Becky Monson

My eX-MAS Emergency

My eX-MAS Emergency

Jennifer Peel

The Pocket Pair

The Pocket Pair

Emma St. Clair

Forgettable In Every Way

Forgettable In Every Way

Jennifer Peel

The Wedding Jinx

The Wedding Jinx

Becky Monson

Naming of the Queen

Naming of the Queen

J. J. Makenzie

The Girl In Seat 24B

The Girl In Seat 24B

Jennifer Peel

The Proximity Factor

The Proximity Factor

Jennifer Peel

Not Boyfriend Material

Becky Monson

The Anomaly

L. A. Clayton

Merry Little Hate Notes

Jennifer Peel

One Happy Summer

Becky Monson

The Spy Who Ghosted Me

Jennifer Peel